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144144A podcast dedicated to Godzilla and all of his rubber-suited foes.Sharing his love for giant Japanese monsters, Kaijucast host Kyle Yount shares some choice tracks and audio clips as well as his knowledge of Godzilla in this informative and fun monthly podcast.godzilla, gojira, mothra, rodan, gamera, ifukube, sato, otaniGodzilla geek, Kyle YountGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcontroller@kaijucast.comnoclean03.14.2018: Expanding The Legendary Monsterversehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2018/03/14/03-14-2018-expanding-the-legendary-monsterverse/
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 02:21:07 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=50370:51:20Jeff, Gretchen and Kyle take a closer look at the beasts so far in Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse!
Hey, will you look at that? It’s another live Kaijucast panel episode!
For this installment of the podcast, we’re reaching back in[...]Jeff, Gretchen and Kyle take a closer look at the beasts so far in Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse!
Hey, will you look at that? It’s another live Kaijucast panel episode!
For this installment of the podcast, we’re reaching back into the archived recordings and to last year’s Expanding the Legendary MonsterVerse presentation at Rose City Comic Con. Jeff and Gretchen joined me on stage to discuss the monsters and mayhem in the films so far. For those who are counting, that really only includes Godzilla (2014) and Kong Skull Island (2017). However, as with many examples of modern storytelling, this lore is taking place across several platforms. In addition to the movies, there are comic books / graphic novels where more can be told and shown to the enthusiastic reader – titles like Godzilla Awakening and Skull Island: The Birth of Kong exist to dive deeper than just watching the films. Honestly, I’m a little surprised that video games haven’t been part of the platform…maybe previous encounters haven’t gone so well?
Thanks to everyone who came out to see this panel – we’ll definitely be submitting some more programming to the 2018, so if there’s anything YOU’D like to see us talk about for this year’s convention, let us know!
MINIMAL AMOUNT OF MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Project Monarch by Henry Jackman from Kong Skull Island (2017)
2. Back To the Ocean by Alexandre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Yo, peoples! Don’t forget to head to the theater starting on the 23rd of this month to go see PACIFIC RIM UPRISING! And as long as you’re doing that, why not send in your homework for our discussion on this upcoming film? Make sure to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews before March 27th to be included in the episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.28.2018: Godzilla Planet of the Monsters Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2018/02/28/02-28-2018-godzilla-planet-of-the-monsters-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 01 Mar 2018 03:15:07 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=50251:53:16Time travel with the Kaijucast 22,0o years into the future to discuss Godzilla Monster Planet (2017).
Can you believe another brand new Japanese Godzilla film is upon us?? Also can you believe that Clancy was the only soul brave enough to come over [...]Time travel with the Kaijucast 22,0o years into the future to discuss Godzilla Monster Planet (2017).
Can you believe another brand new Japanese Godzilla film is upon us?? Also can you believe that Clancy was the only soul brave enough to come over and watch the movie for the discussion? The movie’s name is Godzilla Planet of the Monsters and it’s the first official Godzilla anime – in a trilogy of course. Also, I was going to be all indignant about using “Planet of the Monsters” (which is the official English Title) instead of “Monster Planet” (which is clearly the winner of the awesome movie title contest) but it looks like I’m in the minority! Fine, I’ll concede but I’m not re-recording this episode!
I really wanted to do something a little different for this Daikaiju Discussion — sort of a half-baked version of what I want these discussions to become. That includes a little less conversation and a little more in-depth look at the movie and the components that make up the film.
Please let us know if you like it; that kind of feedback will definitely help shape the format. Thanks to everyone who sent in your homework – you guys rock!
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017) on Netflix
WikiZilla’s Anime Godzilla Timeline on Youtube (highly suggested for deep divers!)
Manga Tokyo’s interview with director Hiroyuki Seshita
Godzilla Monster Planet due for Japanese Blu Ray/DVD Release on May 16th
GODZILLA MUSIC PLANET:
Note: For this episode, several of these songs play at a low volume level during the episode
1. Nichei News by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Megaguirus (2000)
2. Subspace Flight by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017)
2. A Sign by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017)
3. Withdrawal Behavior by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017)
4. GODZILLA by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017)
5. The Beginning by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017)
6. Commander by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017)
7. Monster Planet by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017)
8. Godzilla Planet of the Monsters (2017) English Language trailer
9. Godzilla Kaiju Wakusei (2017) Japanese Language TV Spot
10. WHITEOUT by XIA (2017)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Next month we’ll be viewing and discussing the new Legendary Pictures film, Pacific Rim Uprising (2018). The movie opens on the 23rd of March, and I know the timing is tight on this –so sorry!– please make sure to see the film as soon as you can and turn in your homework by March 27th to be included in the discussion episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.26.2018: LIVE Emergency Broadcast #7http://www.kaijucast.com/2018/02/26/02-26-2018-live-emergency-broadcast-7/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 03:57:22 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=50073:07:42Prepare for a 3 hour Emergency Broadcast with Kyle, Gretchen, Rachel, Jeff & Clancy!
We’ve pulled off another one, people! Thanks to everyone who joined us live for the 7th annual Emergency Broadcast – we had such a great time. I rea[...]Prepare for a 3 hour Emergency Broadcast with Kyle, Gretchen, Rachel, Jeff & Clancy!
We’ve pulled off another one, people! Thanks to everyone who joined us live for the 7th annual Emergency Broadcast – we had such a great time. I really thought that this year’s show went better than any of our previous live shows (that just means the podcast is getting tighter right?), and that is definitely thanks to the people that helped put this together: my cohosts Jeff, Clancy, Rachel and Gretchen, my girlfriend and social media manager (for the day at least) Lady Kyle who was awesome at posting a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes stuff on the Kaijucast Instagram story, John Stanowski, Giuseppe Bianco and Anthony Wendel for providing such awesome prizes, everyone who listened live and joined the chatroom, and (last but not least) our special guests Rich Conroy, Pat Rooney, Stan Hyde and Zander Cannon.
This episode contains the following awesomeness:
Special Guests!
Prize Giveaways!
Chatroom Interaction!
Audio Mishaps!
Our Top 5 Lists!
Trivia You Can’t Actually Answer Anymore!
And much, much more!
DOMO ARIGATO TO OUR GUESTS!
Make sure to check the Suggested Viewing linkage below for more on these amazing voices
OUR TOP FIVE LISTS:
One of our listeners, Joey, wanted to hear our Top 5 lists, but Clancy out an awesome spin on that request, so we each came up with our own individual ranked lists….see below:
GRETCHEN’S TOP 5 SPOOPY KAIJU:
5. Hedorah (Godzilla vs Hedorah)
4. Iris (Gamera 3)
3. Burezaren (Neo Ultra Q)
2. Matango (Matango)
1. DaDa (Ultraman)
CLANCY’S 5 THINGS FROM KAIJU FILMS THAT COULD BE STRAIGHT OUT OF A HORROR MOVIE:
5. Any scene with kaiju that have giant mouths that can practically swallow another kaiju.
4. Bad things happening to animals.
3. Intro on the boat in The Return of Godzilla.
2. The Meganulon Attacks from 1956’s Rodan.
1. Slimy Baby Minya from Son of Godzilla.
RACHEL’S TOP 5 BABY KAIJU:
5. Baby Godzilla from Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1993)
4. Baby Kaiju “Ota-kun” from Pacific Rim (2014)
3. Baby Iris from Gamera 3 (1999)
2. Baby Pulgasari from Pulgasari (1985)
1. The Dorats from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
JEFF’S TOP 5 KAIJU FILMS NOT FEATURING GODZILLA:
5. War of the Gargantuas (1966)
4. Rodan (1956)
3. Gamera 3 (1999)
2. Mothra (1961)
1. Daimajin (1966)
KYLE’S TOP 5 NON-GODZILLA KAIJU DESIGNS:
5. Gamera 1999 (specifically)
4. Gomess from Ultra Q
3. Destoroyah (final form, but all are pretty awesome)
2. Gigan 1972 (specifically)
1. Varan 1958
Big congratulations to the winners of the prize packs – I will get those out to you in a couple of weeks if all goes according to plan
THA WINNAHS:
Arian H. – Prize Pack #1
Levi E. – Prize Pack #2
Mike K. – Prize Pack #3
Michael D – Prize Pack #4
John L. – Prize Pack #5
Nick P – Winner of the X-Plus Drawing!
Diego – Winner of the Godzilla Bank!
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Kaiju Corps on FB [our Kaijucast Listener group]
The Science Patrol Podcast on Facebook
G-Fest 25 (to be held in Chicago, Illinois July 13 -15)
Monster Attack Team – International on Facebook
Monster Fighters International Headquarters
FACEBOOK MONSTERLAND – a safe habitat for giant monsters
Kaijumax.com
EMERGENCY MONSTER MUSIC:
Preroll Audio:
An hour before the program started, I play a mix of kaiju audio stuff… Here’s the breakdown.
1. Intro from BBC’s Godzilla King of the Monsters Documentary with Alex Cox (1998)
2. Gojira (Album Version) by David Arnold from Godzilla (1998)
3. Tour of Monsterland Narration from AIP’s Destroy All Monsters (1968)
4. Daikaiju Die by Daikaiju from Daikaiju (2005)
5. Haora Mothra by Toshiyuki Watanabe from Mothra 3: King Ghidorah Attacks (1998)
6. King of the Monsters by Man… Or Astro-man? from Experiment Zero (1996)
7. Yasutaro’s warning by Michiaki Watanabe from Yokai Hyaku Monagatari[...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.10.2018: Kyle-san the Kaiju Otaku Salarymanhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2018/02/10/02-10-2018-kyle-san-the-kaiju-otaku-salaryman/
Sat, 10 Feb 2018 20:49:02 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=49701:11:06Kyle recaps some of his recent adventures to and in Tokyo!
Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip, That started from this rainy port aboard this Airbus A319!
That’s right, this episode is all about my trip [...]Kyle recaps some of his recent adventures to and in Tokyo!
Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip, That started from this rainy port aboard this Airbus A319!
That’s right, this episode is all about my trip to Japan last month. I was there for work, but found plenty of time outside of office hours to pop around the city, finding all sorts of kaiju goodness. I actually piggybacked this recording with the last Daikaiju Discussion (for Godzilla vs Gigan), so I had a captive audience: Clancy, Gretchen and Rachel are on hand to help me not sound like a crazy person… crazier than the average kaiju fiend in the land of giant monsters. Tune in if you’re keen to hear about said adventures!
Additionally, we have things to share below (and at the beginning of the show)!
MUSICAL MONSTROSITIES:
1. Preparations For Operation ‘Burial’ by Akira Ifukube from Ostinato (1986)
2. Main Theme (from Wrath of Daimajin) by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from Heroic Daimajin (2006)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
My livestream of my first visit to the Official Godzilla Store
Our FANVASION episode from last year
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
02/21 Steve Ryfle at the Japan Society of New York
04/13 – 04/16 Monsterpalooza in Pasadena, CA w/Bin Furuya, Tsutomu Kitagawa & Shinji Nishikawa
-> *Plus we will be having a listener party one evening!
KAIJUCAST FANVASION 2019
Listen to the episode for information about our next Kaijucast group trip to Japan!
[*] EMERGENCY BROADCAST IS THIS MONTH! [*]
We’re getting everything prepped for our 7th Annual Emergency Broadcast! Listen live as we interview special guests, talk about awesome stuff, give away prizes and more! Keep your eyes on these two links: BROADCAST & FB EVENT
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
I failed to mention this during my intro, but we are going to be covering the new anime Godzilla Monster Planet (2018) for our next Daikaiju Discussion. I’m looking forward to seeing what the listeners have to say about this new – and very different- entry in the Godzilla series! If you’d like to submit your homework for the film, make sure to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews for the discussion episode before Friday, February 21st!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.31.2018: Godzilla vs Gigan Daikaiju Re-Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2018/01/31/godzilla-vs-gigan-daikaiju-re-discussion/
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:53:51 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=49571:28:23Clancy, Rachel, Kyle & Gretchen revisit Godzilla vs. Gigan in this episode!
We’ve returned to our roots with this discussion, which is part of a year-long “rehash” of some of the movies we’ve already discussed on the podc[...]Clancy, Rachel, Kyle & Gretchen revisit Godzilla vs. Gigan in this episode!
We’ve returned to our roots with this discussion, which is part of a year-long “rehash” of some of the movies we’ve already discussed on the podcast. Oh man, it feels like AGES since we’ve actually covered a Godzilla film — this is of course not exactly true because we recently watched Shin Godzilla and I’m pretty sure we covered the hell out of that one! Seriously, though, I am very happy to take another look at some of these older films again.
We originally covered Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) back in episode fifteen in 2010 – it was only our third discussion on the podcast! For this up-to-date episode, I was joined by Clancy, Gretchen and Rachel to watch and discuss this classic entry in the Godzilla series. Make sure to stick around after the discussion for some news, catastrophic events and housekeeping announcements!
MECHANICAL MONSTROSITIES VIA MUSIC:
1. Defeat Gigan by Susumu Ishikawa from the Godzilla Rock album (1972)
2. Godzilla On Monster Island TV Spot audio (1977)
3. Megaloman by Battleroar from Battleroar (2003)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Bandai announces MASSIVE Premium Godzilla Anime
Tsuburaya Pro Launches KAIJU MUSUME 6 Restaurant in Tokyo
Ultraman Geed The Movie is coming
Ultraman Orb the Chronicle recently broadcast in Japan
Ultraman Anime in the works for 2019
Mazinger Z Infinity is being theatrically released in the States
–> And we are going to a local screening in the Portland area!
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
4/13 – 4/15 Monsterpalooza in Pasadena, CA welcomes Tsutomu Kitagawa, Bin Furuya & Shinji Nishikawa
7/14 – 9/2 Tokusatsu of DNA Exhibition in Akashi City, Japan
HOUSEKEEPING:
Kaiju Corps FB Group is Live
Our next Emergency Broadcast will happen on February 25th!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
I’m sure many, many of us have already seen Godzilla Monster Planet (2017) because it was added to Netflix on January 17th – I know I was glued to my laptop first thing that morning. Since this episode is being posted much later, I think you’ve all had the perfect amount of time to formulate your opinions about it. We’d love to hear them, but again since this is a brand new movie, we assume we are going to get a LOT of submissions. Please try to keep your thoughts, questions and reviews concise and on target, listeners – thanks! The due date is February 23rd, please use our handy contact form to send in your homework.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.09.2018: Becoming Ultraman with Bin Furuyahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2018/01/09/becoming-ultraman-with-bin-furuya/
Tue, 09 Jan 2018 23:00:10 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=49381:02:14Kyle sits down with the Man of Ultra! Veteran tokusatsu actor Bin Furuya talks about his career and being one of Japan’s biggest unseen pop-culture icons, the original Ultraman.
This episode is ULTRA awesome because we have the actor who playe[...]Kyle sits down with the Man of Ultra! Veteran tokusatsu actor Bin Furuya talks about his career and being one of Japan’s biggest unseen pop-culture icons, the original Ultraman.
This episode is ULTRA awesome because we have the actor who played the original Ultraman on the podcast to talk about his acting career. Satoshi “Bin” Furuya not only played the original hero from a distant planet land in Ultraman (1966), he played both Ragon and Kemur-seijin in Ultra Q (1966), the Ultra Garrison’s Amagi in Ultraseven (1967) and a number of smaller roles in Toho’s tokusatsu films!
Thinking about the first time I was able to meet Furuya-san, it’s kind of crazy to imagine seeing this man so many times in the United States. I believe my first sighting was at G-Fest in 2012, then again at Monsterpalooza in 2013, San Francisco’s Fear FestEvil and Big Wow Comic Fest in San Jose, both in 2014 — the point is that I’ve seen a lot of this living legend and now I’m ecstatic that I was able to spend so much time learning about his life during his appearance at Japan World Heroes last year. I hope you enjoy it as well!
COLOR TIMER TUNES:
1. Theme Song by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
2. Ultraman’s Theme by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Katakutai Band’s Ultraman No Uta Music Video with Bin Furuya
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Our Daikaiju Re-Discussion will take another look at one of my favorite films, Godzilla vs. Gigan from 1972! If you’d like to take this opportunity to get your homework turned in for the film, please make sure you send that in before January 25th to have your thoughts, questions and reviews for the discussion episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoNew Year’s Resolution? More Videos!http://www.kaijucast.com/2018/01/01/new-years-resolution-more-videos/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 03:32:47 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=493612.26.2017: Reptilicus Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/12/26/12-26-2017-reptilicus-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:59:37 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=49171:03:07Mart, Kyle, Gretchen and Rachel cover Reptilicus (1961), the final movie in the Daikaiju Discussion list (version 1, that is)!
And another year closes with the discussing of a movie, but that’s not all this episode represents – ladies an[...]Mart, Kyle, Gretchen and Rachel cover Reptilicus (1961), the final movie in the Daikaiju Discussion list (version 1, that is)!
And another year closes with the discussing of a movie, but that’s not all this episode represents – ladies and gentlemen, we have now covered all NINETY films from the daikaiju discussion list. Episode 222 (that’s this one) marks the end of an eight-year project… kind of hard to believe, but things aren’t over for our movie watching and talking. Are you all ready for the next round of homework assignments? See below!
This month, we watched Reptilicus (1961), a Danish/American giant monster on the loose co-production. Trying to see past the flaws was difficult at times, but I think we overall loved this “so bad it’s good” movie. In fact, you might say we loved its repdiculousness!
I’ll see myself out.
REPTILIAN RECORDINGS:
1. Every Country Has a Monster from Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Reptilicus (2017)
2. Reptilicus US Trailer Audio (1963)
3. Godzilla Christmas by The Towels (2001)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Reptilicus Flies! Two deleted scenes: (1) (2)
Congrats to Daisuke Sato and Keizo Murase on their campaign’s funding!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Is it true?? Is the discussion over????? Well… Yes and no.
We started this segment so early in the podcast’s life the a lot of listeners have missed out on a lot of the films that we’ve covered. Therefore, during most of 2018, we will be revisiting some of the classics that we’ve already covered. These will be entirely new discussions, so you can still send in your homework (aka your thoughts, questions and reviews). The schedule has been given an addendum. So “yes”, because we made it to the end of the list of 90 titles, but also “no” because we’re doing sort of a “listeners’ choice” / best of kind of project.
We’ll be kicking things off with 1972’s Godzilla vs. Gigan. Originally, we covered this movie back in March of 2010, but instead of listening to that very old episode, might I suggest you check out our commentary on the film recorded in 2014.
We’ll be watching the Kraken BluRay release for this viewing – and most likely the Japanese version. If you’d like to send in your brief thoughts, questions or reviews, make sure to do so before January 25th to have your homework included in the discussion. I don’t know about you, but I am very much looking forward to getting back to some actual Godzilla films this year!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.16.2017: Matt Frank & the Blind Kaiju Kickstarterhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/12/16/12-16-2017-matt-frank-the-blind-kaiju-kickstarter/
Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:43:24 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=49011:21:09Matt Frank, pictured with Keizo Murase (right), joins Kyle to talk about his recent visit to Tokyo and a crowdfunded kaiju suit.
In addition to being a kaiju artist, Matt Frank has been a frequent guest and friend of the Kaijucast. Recently his trip[...]Matt Frank, pictured with Keizo Murase (right), joins Kyle to talk about his recent visit to Tokyo and a crowdfunded kaiju suit.
In addition to being a kaiju artist, Matt Frank has been a frequent guest and friend of the Kaijucast. Recently his trip to Japan coincided with some pretty amazing things, including a visit with a show-era veteran kaiju suitmaker, Keizo Murase and a modern tokusatsu director, Daisuke Sato. Murase and Sato shared the details of a crowdfunding campaign that is online and running right now. And while the details in English have been slow to emerge, Matt and I decided that the best way to spread the word about this campaign with as many kaiju fans as possible was to work it into an episode of the Kaijucast.
Neither of us has any stake in the campaign, or connection with the creators, but we both really want to see this project come to fruition – and would hope that you feel the same. This campaign is to create the suit for Nebula, a kaiju in an independently produced film titled Howl From Beyond the Fog. Clearly the kaiju design is really very cool – and seeing Murase demonstrate via the puppet how the actor would crawl and still look realistic really hit home for me. If you love kaiju films, tokusatsu or even just practical special effects, please help this project come to life!
Big thanks to Matt for joining me and I really hope that we can welcome Murase-san here on the podcast with a congratulatory message in the future – make sure to visi t the links below!
KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN LINKAGE:
Keizo Murase is Back! Monster suit production campaign! w/English subtitled Video
Backer Rewards translated into English
Monster Maker Keizo Murase Treasured Kaiju Photobook via August Ragone’s blog
MURASE-INSPIRED MUSIC:
1. Baradagi, God Of The Mountains by Akira Ifukube from Daikaiju Varan (1958)
2. King Ghidorah Attacks Fukuoka by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
EYE CANDY:
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.06.2017: Ed Godziszewski & Steve Ryfle Return!http://www.kaijucast.com/2017/12/06/12-06-2017-ed-godziszewski-steve-ryfle-return/
Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:35:55 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=48871:37:52Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski chat with Kyle about their recently published biography of the director Ishiro Honda.
This episode was recorded last month, just before a local Portland theater hosted a screening of Mothra featuring my two guests, th[...]Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski chat with Kyle about their recently published biography of the director Ishiro Honda.
This episode was recorded last month, just before a local Portland theater hosted a screening of Mothra featuring my two guests, the authors of Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa, Ed Godziszewski and Steve Ryfle! No strangers to the Kaijucast, I was thrilled to have the both of them in the studio at the same time to talk about their working together both on and off the book. If you aren’t familiar with their collective work, and feel lost at all during the conversation, I also spoke with Ed while in Chicago for a G-Fest (episode 95) and Steve while visiting Los Angeles (episode 92).
It’s always a pleasure to have these guys be part of our little radioactive dinosaur radio show, and if you must know, I am reading their book….just very slowly. But I’m definitely going to keep it up until I know all there is to know about Ishiro Honda!
We didn’t cover any additional news or catastrophic events for this, but if you are looking for more information about signings or screenings, look no further than the book’s Facebook page (specifically, the Events page). At the moment, the following are confirmed:
12/10 – Ishiro Honda: A Life In Film, From Godzilla to Kurosawa Presentation at Bucket O’ Blood Books & Records in Chicago, IL with Ed Godziszewski
01/11 – Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film – Author Talk at Book Soup in West Hollywood, CA with Steve Ryfle
02/08 – Ishiro Honda presentation, book signing, and author Q&A at Japan America Society of Chicago with Ed Godziszewski
Don’t forget to check out the Ishiro Honda linkage below:
– Ishiro Honda: A Life In Film, From Godzilla to Kurosawa on Weyland Press
– Official English language Ishiro Honda website
– Ishiro Honda: A Life In Film, From Godzilla to Kurosawa on Facebook
MOTHRA-MAZING MUSIC:
1. Main Title by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)
2. In the Rain by Sadao Bekku from Matango (1963)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget to send in your homework (aka your thoughts, questions and reviews) for this month’s discussion film, Reptilicus (1961) before December 21st to be included in the episode!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.28.2017: Ultra Q The Movie Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/11/29/11-28-2017-ultra-q-the-movie-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 01:43:27 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=48671:14:43Rachel, Kyle, Clancy, Gretchen & Dave try to make heads, tails or claws of Ultra Q The Movie.
This episode takes a look at a film that has yet to be subtitled neither by official nor fan-run sources — and that’s too bad, as I was mis[...]Rachel, Kyle, Clancy, Gretchen & Dave try to make heads, tails or claws of Ultra Q The Movie.
This episode takes a look at a film that has yet to be subtitled neither by official nor fan-run sources — and that’s too bad, as I was mistakenly under the impression that we’d be able to grok what was happening on the screen. How wrong I was!
We’re trying our best to cover the obscure, and hardly covered by the fans, ULTRA Q THE MOVIE: LEGEND OF THE STARS (1990). Thanks to listener Mike Keller for sharing an article on the film from Bob Johnson via Markalite Magazine (issue #2). Because of this article we were able to piece together some more details, although that ending… still not exactly sure what to think about the meaning of that.
Watching this movie was confusing, to say the least.
MELODIC YET MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. 172 Targeted Star ~ Space Command M-11 by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultra Q (1966)
2. Ultra Q Theme by Ukulele Cafe Quartet from Ukulele Ultraman (2006)
3. Ultra Q The Movie trailer (1990)
4. Recollections by Sasaki Rico from Kaiju Club (2017)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Godzilla Monster Planet Review on SlashFilm [spoiler alert]
Polygon Pictures reveals Sequel Opponent [spoiler alert]
SciFi Japan Showcases Godzilla Monster Planet production stills
TV Asahi Hosts Godzilla General Election Variety Program
Criterion/Janus Films acquires Godzilla films
Tsuburaya Wins US Court Case in Copyright Battle
Godzilla x SuperGroupies Fashion Collaboration
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
12/7 – 12/10 COMIC CON EXPERIENCE in San Paolo, Brazil w/ Bin Furuya (Ultraman) & Ken Ohba (Space Sheriff Gavan)
11/10 – 01/08 GODZILLA SHOW SPACE in Tokyo, Japan
DECEMBER DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Since we aren’t getting a look at Godzilla Monster Planet this month, I was unsure of what to do for December. Luckily, I screwed up the schedule a little and the 1960s Danish kaiju film, REPTILICUS (1961) was never properly added to the list. Thanks again to Mike Keller for pointing that out! If you’d like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews (aka your homework) for this film, please do so before December 23rd to be included in our discussion episode.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.03.2017: Celebrating Godzilla’s Birthdayhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/11/03/11-03-2017-celebrating-godzillas-birthday/
Fri, 03 Nov 2017 23:46:31 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=48421:04:49The Kaijucast celebrates Godzilla’s 63rd birthday along with Japan!
It’s Godzilla’s birthday today, guys! As such, I thought it would be fun to talk about how Japan is celebrating, something that’s relatively new to the count[...]The Kaijucast celebrates Godzilla’s 63rd birthday along with Japan!
It’s Godzilla’s birthday today, guys! As such, I thought it would be fun to talk about how Japan is celebrating, something that’s relatively new to the country (seriously!) and something we can obviously get behind.
A physical and “permanent” Godzilla shop just opened in Tokyo (Shinjuku, specifically and it opened on Oct 30th!), which is an incredible opportunity for anyone in or visiting Japan. The country also celebrated Godzilla’s 63rd birthday with a super cool sounding festival. If you’re interested in seeing photos of the festival, here’s a link to the “Godzilla’s birthday” hashtag results on twitter – fun stuff for sure!
MUSICAL INTERLUDES:
1. Godzilla Theme “Epic Rock” Cover by Little V (2014)
2. Godzilla King of the Monsters US Trailer (1956)
3. Lizard King by Groovie Ghoulies from Monster Club (2003)
4. Monster Man by Devo from Something For Everybody (2010)
5. Ogata quote from Godzilla King of the Monsters (1956)
6. Godzilla by Talizman from The Song Of Small Planet (1980)
7. Main Title from King Kong vs. Godzilla performed by Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from Goukai Na Gojira (2000)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that the next movie we’ll be talking about is Ultra Q The Movie: Legend From The Stars and we’ll be watching an untranslated copy on Youtube since it’s never been available stateside. Make sure to have your homework turned in before November 24th to be part of the discussion episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.31.2017: Deep Sea Monster Raiga Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/10/31/10-31-2017-deep-sea-monster-raiga-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:45:00 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=48431:04:43The Deep-Sea Monster Raiga sits down to discuss his film with Gretchen and Kyle.
This month, Gretchen and I are discussing an independent kaiju comedy called Deep Sea Monster Raiga (2009) by Rakugo performer and general awesome dude, Shinpei Hayashi[...]The Deep-Sea Monster Raiga sits down to discuss his film with Gretchen and Kyle.
This month, Gretchen and I are discussing an independent kaiju comedy called Deep Sea Monster Raiga (2009) by Rakugo performer and general awesome dude, Shinpei Hayashiya. There’s so little available on this film (at least in English) that I asked a special guest to join me for part of the episode. Who better to turn than the man behind the independent documentary on independent kaiju films than Mark Jaramillo?
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Monster Game by Daiichiro Sakaguchi & Takemi Watanabe from Godzilla’s Songbook (1971)
2. Godzilla by Michael Graves from Punk Rock Is Dead (2005)
3. RAIGA, The Monster from the Deep Teaser (2009)
4. RAIGA by the Edo Sisters
5. Deep Sea Monster Raiga vs Lava Beast Ohga Teaser (2016)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Ok, this has been a long time coming, but we are going to finally be watching Ultra Q The Movie: Legend From The Stars. This is a film that I’ve wanted to watch for quite some time but a subtitled copy has never made it’s way into my hands. Yep, that means we’re going to try and cobble together what’s happening in this rarely seen Tsuburaya flick by using our brains and deductive reasoning. I’m almost positive that no one else in the HQ has seen this one, including me, so I’m as I said in the episode, I can’t wait to see what this movie is going to be like.
Again, there’s no English subtitled version (or dubbed for that matter) that I could find, so we’ll be watching it on Youtube ( <- that’s the link). If you’d like to have your homework turned in for this entry, make sure to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews for the discussion episode before November 24th. Thanks!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.17.2017: Yuji & Michi Nishimura from M1 Toyshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/10/17/yuji-michi-nishimura-from-m1-toys/
Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:03:56 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=48200:41:39
Woah – I didn’t realize that October had gotten away from me so much. I’ve been so focused on watching horror movies and the inktober challenge this month that I kind of spaced putting together an episode for the first half of the[...]
Woah – I didn’t realize that October had gotten away from me so much. I’ve been so focused on watching horror movies and the inktober challenge this month that I kind of spaced putting together an episode for the first half of the month. Well hopefully the content makes up for the tardiness!
This episode is a laid back chat with my Japanese friends Yuji and Michi Nishimura. If you’re unfamiliar with M Ichigo toys (aka M1), Yuji is the man behind the company. The toys produced by M1 are beautiful and I am very happy to have a small assortment of them in my collection. Yuji makes all of the calls for his company – and if that wasn’t enough of a reason to interview him, he’s also like a rock star of a collector too.
The entirety of his collection is mind-boggling, but we won’t be focusing on the toys so much in this episode — although another in the future is almost certainly in order. No, what we focus on in this interview is more about what he’s doing with his collection, how he’s assisting a company called Kodansha and his involvement with the current traveling exhibit in Japan called the Tokusatsu DNA Exhibition. No kidding, if you are going to be anywhere in Japan while this exhibit is on display, make sure you make your way to whatever museum is serving up this awesomeness!
Now, a quick word about the audio of this episode… first, please pardon the length. I used to apologize for long episodes, but this one is definitely on the shorter side of an hour. Also, a word on audio quality – since this was recorded in the dealers’ room at G-Fest XXIV, there’s a LOT of noise and it was difficult to clean up, and someone made a lengthy announcement that I had to cut out (Nunes!!!), so there will be times where it will be difficult to hear us, but I hope you enjoy it!
TUNES FOR THE SHORTER TIMES:
1. Mahara Mosura by Yuji Koseki from Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
2. Southern Island Tale segment by Hachiro Matsui from King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
3. Go, Go Godzilla by the Blue Oyster Cult from Spectre (1977)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
M1 Ichigo’s official website
Kodansha Box Sets
Tokusatsu DNA Exhibit — on display in Kyushuu’s Saga prefecture until November 5th!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.29.2017: The Last Dinosaur Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/09/29/09-29-2017-the-last-dinosaur-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 29 Sep 2017 22:42:53 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=47971:10:40The Last Dinosaur draws a big crowd, I guess??
I don’t exactly know what happened here. What was it about The Last Dinosaur (1977) that compelled a fully packed Kaijucast HQ tonight? Maybe my co-hosts are drawn to the smell of cheese… An[...]The Last Dinosaur draws a big crowd, I guess??
I don’t exactly know what happened here. What was it about The Last Dinosaur (1977) that compelled a fully packed Kaijucast HQ tonight? Maybe my co-hosts are drawn to the smell of cheese… Anyway, I was joined by Adam, Jeff, Clancy, Sean, Gretchen AND Rachel for this discussion — and it was a doozy! Perhaps your mileage may vary, but we made sure to enjoy ourselves during this one. The Last Dinosaur is such a bizarre entry in the genre and even after saying that, I don’t actually think I’d really classify this as a kaiju film – kind of in the same way I wouldn’t normally consider the American made King Kong movies to be kaiju fare.
In addition to the news, there were a lot of catastrophic events to talk about, so check out all of these tasty show notes below!
MESOZOIC MELODIES:
1. Escape from the Dinosaur by Akira Ifukube from Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
2. The Last Dinosaur (1977) Japanese trailer
3. Main theme by Nancy Wilson, Jules Bass & Bernard Hoffer from The Last Dinosaur (1977)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Official Godzilla Store set to open in Shinjuku
Godzilla Monster Planet vs. Hello Kitty (Merchandising tie-in)
Legendary Pictures’ posts Rise Up campaign images for Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
Scifi Japan presents tribute to Haruo Nakajima
Toho Frankenstein figure coming from Bandai Premium [Preorder via AmokTime] [Gaira via AmokTime]
SH MonsterArts Spacegodzilla & Little Godzilla repaints
City Shrouded In Shadow update from Bandai Namco
Hulu announces Godzilla’s Return!
Summit Kaiju’s social network launches!
Little Jira Kickstarter Campaign
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
10/5 – Steve Ryfle w/Alonso Duralde at The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles, CA
10/13 – Ed Godzisewski at Quimby’s Bookstore in Chicago, IL
10/14 – Steve Ryfle at the Little Tokyo Public Library in Los Angeles, CA
10/19 – LOCAL EVENT! KWAIDAN at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR
10/20 – 10/22 — Grand Rapids Comic Con with Tom Kitagawa & Mizuho Yoshida
10/23 – Steve Ryfle with Mothra & The H-Man: Homage to Ishiro Honda at FILM FORUM in New York, NY
10/27 – 10/29 — Chiller Theatre with Linda Miller, Linda Haynes and Carl Craig in Parsippany, NJ
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next movie will be Shinpei Hayashiya’s kaiju comedy The Deep-Sea Monster Raiga (2009) — his follow up to his 2005 indie film Deep Sea Monster Reigo! Now this is one of the few movies that I put on this list that is not available commercially in the USA, but it was released in Japan. If you have the film and would like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews for the discussion, please submit your homework before October 21st!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.26.2017: Stunt & Suit Actor Hirofumi Fukuzawa at Japan World Heroeshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/09/26/09-26-2017-stunt-suit-actor-hirofumi-fukuzawa-at-japan-world-heroes/
Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:36:01 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=47150:57:18Hirofumi Fukuzawa entertains the crowds during his panel at Japan World Heroes. Photo by Dominic Tuazon.
Last month, I was very lucky and happy to attend JAPAN WORLD HEROES in Pasadena, California. As we’ve mentioned on the podcast recently, t[...]Hirofumi Fukuzawa entertains the crowds during his panel at Japan World Heroes. Photo by Dominic Tuazon.
Last month, I was very lucky and happy to attend JAPAN WORLD HEROES in Pasadena, California. As we’ve mentioned on the podcast recently, this was a fantastic show dedicated to tokusatsu, with many guests from Japan directly involved with a number of tokusatsu properties.
I co-moderated a panel with Jim Cirronella of Celebrity Icons in which we asked stunt and suit actor Hirofumi Fukuzawa about his career. This episode is the audio from that panel. In addition to being the suit actor for Gamera 3: Revenge of Irys (1999), Hirofumi Fukuzawa is primarily a sentai stunt actor and played rangers and heroes from a landslide of programs in Japan.
Seriously, I suggest checking out his resume; it’s pretty impressive!
SENTAI SONGS:
1. Opening Theme by Mochida Yuusuke from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011)
2. Ending Credits by Kenichiro ?ishi from Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (2011)
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.15.2017: Japan World Heroes Recap w/Paula Gaetoshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/09/15/09-15-2017-japan-world-heroes-recap-paula-gaetos/
Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:55:18 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=47131:07:59Kyle is joined by the Tokusatsu Network’s Paula Gaetos to recap the wonder of Japan World Heroes. Photo taken at Monsterpalooza 2017 (Not really pictured: Kaiju Kingdom Podcast’s Chris Eaton).
For this episode I am joined by The Tokusats[...]Kyle is joined by the Tokusatsu Network’s Paula Gaetos to recap the wonder of Japan World Heroes. Photo taken at Monsterpalooza 2017 (Not really pictured: Kaiju Kingdom Podcast’s Chris Eaton).
For this episode I am joined by The Tokusatsu Network’s Paula Gaetos. I thought that it would be a big advantage to have a die-hard fan of the genres represented at the convention help me fill in the gaps (of which there were a LOT!) in describing how cool it actually was to have so many amazing guests at Japan World Heroes. If you haven’t listened to the interview with Scott Zilner, you might not be familiar with the convention that we’re describing but have no fear, Paula is going to school myself and you listeners in the ways of tokusatsu’s superheroes!
MINUTE AMOUNT OF MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Ending theme by Akira Ifukube from Monster Zero (1965)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Tokusatsu Network Links to look at!
– TokuNet coverage: Japan World Heroes
– TokuNet Interview: Mystic Cosmic Patrol
– TokuNet coverage of Fujiyama Ichiban Festival IV
– Tokusatsu Network’s Youtube channel
Funny Or Die’s Mystic Cosmic Patrol
Sunny Seki’s website
Yoshio Tsuchiya tribute on Skreeonk.com
Basil Gogos tribute
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
If you’re interested in sharing your homework (aka your thoughts questions and reviews) for The Last Dinosaur (1977) please make sure to do so before September 22nd to be part of the upcoming episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.31.2017: Attack of the Super Monsters Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/08/31/08-31-2017-attack-of-the-super-monsters-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 31 Aug 2017 22:07:35 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=46991:06:38Sean and Kyle tackle the 1982 compilation film, Attack of the Super Monsters!
Where to begin in this little blurb/writeup for the blog?
I know some of you have been waiting to hear about this one. I actually found out about Attack of the Super Monst[...]Sean and Kyle tackle the 1982 compilation film, Attack of the Super Monsters!
Where to begin in this little blurb/writeup for the blog?
I know some of you have been waiting to hear about this one. I actually found out about Attack of the Super Monsters (1982) a long time ago, watched it and then promptly and willfully ignored it for years. It’s not a film that even should be considered in the same way that Godzilla’s films should and are. Attack of the Super Monsters is a compilation film.
What’s a compilation film, you ask?? Well, Sean joined me to talk about that, rittai anime, the Japanese source material and a whole lot more in this episode covering this very strange film. Attack of the Super Monsters might not be your cup of tea, but it definitely deserves a viewing at least once – hopefully with some friends and some laughs. Now, someone point me in the direction of an Izenborg episode online, because I can’t find any to watch!
SUPER SAURIAN SONGS:
1. Mothra vs We Are Scientists by We Are Scientists from Safety, Fun, and Learning (In That Order) (2002)
2. Introduction/Opening Titles by Toshima Toshiaki from Dinosaur War Izenborg (1977)
3. Dinosaur War Aizenborg Theme by Animetal from Animetal Marathon III (1998)
4. Daikaiju Theme by Big Pimp Jones from Valley of the Giants (2017)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Godzilla Monster Planet update on SciFiJapan
Anime Godzilla Display at Kawasaki at August Ragone’s blog
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
9/8 – 9/10 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, Oregon — come out to our 12pm panel on Saturday!
9/9 -> Kaijucast Listener Party at Killer Burger in downtown Portland, Or
10/20 – 10/20 Grand Rapids Comic Con in Grand Rapids, MI w/Tsutomu “Tom” Kitagawa
10/27 – 10/29 Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ w/Linda Miller (King Kong Escapes, The Green Slime), Linda Haynes (Latitude Zero) and Carl Craig (Gamera vs. Viras)
SHIN GODZILLA GIVEAWAY WINNERS:
Big congratulations to the following entries that correctly answered the trivia question(s). These brilliant people have won themselves some stuff autographed by Shinji Higuchi, one of Shin Godzilla’s directors!
JOHN DIXON, Irvine, CA
JOHN DREGALLA, Dayton, OH
MATTHEW KINSEY, Jackson, MO
KEN HUNTLEY, Clermont, FL
RON ALLARD, Central Falls, RI
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION FOR NEXT MONTH:
September brings us another “off-brand” entry into the kaiju genre and I believe it might be related to this month’s movie – as we mention in the episode. We will be watching The Last Dinosaur (1977), which was a co-production between Rankin Bass and Tsuburaya Productions. The film is definitely available for sale, legally by Warner Bros.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.09.2017: Haruo Nakajima & Bin Furuya [Fear FestEvil in 2014]http://www.kaijucast.com/2017/08/09/08-09-2017-haruo-nakajima-bin-furuya-fear-festevil-in-2014/
Wed, 09 Aug 2017 21:18:06 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=46620:44:15Bonus episode: The late Haruo Nakajima, aka “Mr. Godzilla”, took part in a panel with Ultraman’s Bin Furuya in 2014 at Kirk Hammet’s Fear FestEvil. (Photo Credit: Loren Portillo)
It is with a very heavy heart that I must relay to you all[...]Bonus episode: The late Haruo Nakajima, aka “Mr. Godzilla”, took part in a panel with Ultraman’s Bin Furuya in 2014 at Kirk Hammet’s Fear FestEvil. (Photo Credit: Loren Portillo)
It is with a very heavy heart that I must relay to you all that the actor who portrayed the original Godzilla (and other numerous kaiju), Haruo Nakajima has passed away at the age of 88.
Haruo Nakajima played Godzilla from 1954 through 1972’s Godzilla vs. Gigan. He was Toho’s primary kaiju actor and helped bring monsters like Rodan and Varan to life. In his later years he made many appearances at conventions around the world. I was lucky enough to see him at two of those shows.
I feel fortunate to have been able to interview Nakajima during 2014’s Fear FestEvil convention in San Francisco, California. If you’d like to hear that brief interview, it’s in episode #104 (and the interview starts around the 11½ minute mark).
At that same convention, a panel titled “Oh no! There goes Tokyo!” featured both Haruo Nakajima (the original Godzilla suit actor) and Bin Furuya (the original Ultraman suit actor) and was moderated by Jim Cirronella. The audio is not as great as I’d like, but I’ve always thought about releasing this as a special episode. This seems like the best time to do that since I won’t be able to produce any other episodes featuring this legend of the genre.
Rest In Peace, Nakajima-san
MOMENTS OF MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Ending (Godzilla March) by Susumu Ishikawa, Shinichi Sekizawa, Kunio Miyauchi from Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
2. Another ending by Akira Ifukube from Gojira (1954)
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.02.2017 Shin Godzilla director Shinji Higuchihttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/08/02/08-02-2017-shin-godzilla-director-shinji-higuchi/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 01:45:21 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=46490:45:39Kyle sits down with tokusatsu director Shinji Higuchi to discuss his career!
Yatta!!! This is big news for me on a personal level. The subject of this episode is a man who I have been admiring for just about 20 years.
In the late nineties, I remembe[...]Kyle sits down with tokusatsu director Shinji Higuchi to discuss his career!
Yatta!!! This is big news for me on a personal level. The subject of this episode is a man who I have been admiring for just about 20 years.
In the late nineties, I remember renting Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996) from our local awesome video store and I was completely enamored with the amazing and updated effects. The preceding movie was great, but somehow in one year, it was as if the special effects were given time and space (and budget) to grow into something genre-changing. I’ve said is so, so, so many times before but if you haven’t seen the Heisei Gamera trilogy, you are missing out!!! (stop procrastinating and go buy it)
Higuchi has been in the kaiju scene for a looooooooong tong time, starting back in 1983 as a storyboard artist for Toho, he did some work on Return of Godzilla (1984) and eventually became the tokusatsu director for the aforementioned Gamera series and has been steadily making movies in Japan since.
I was determined to interview Shinji Higuchi – the special effects wizard who I have been dying to speak with since I started the podcast. Big thanks to the G-Fest and the staff for helping arrange this interview, despite the universe’s attempts to defy us. Higuchi’s schedule was switched up at the last minute and the outlook was looking less awesome, but Tim Bean and Jeff Horne helped find a time that would work in the schedule. And Jeff even tracked down Mike Field, a fellow fan and attendee for his assistance — that’s right, even more kudos!
Of course as many of us know, Shin Godzilla (2016) defied the trends Godzilla faced in the early 2000s and was a massive success in Japan, and has been playing well all over the world. If you ask me, we are all very fortunate that he’s come back to Chicago for another G-Fest and I couldn’t be more thrilled to finally have him on the podcast – maybe the stars will align and we can do this whole interview thing again in the future!
DIAGRAMMING:
During the interview, Higuchi was making some diagrams to illustrate his points. I didn’t get them all, but I have a couple of photos of those notes he was making.
SHIN TUNE-AGE:
1. EM20_Jerry_GZM by Shiro Sagisu from Shin Godzilla (2016)
2. Early Morning from Tokyo by Shiro Sagisu from Shin Godzilla (2016)
SPECIAL THANKS:
Unfortunately Shinji Higuchi had a little schedule mishap and had to leave G-Fest much earlier on Sunday – so there was a bit of a scramble on my part to find a time that would work for Higuchi’s updated and abbreviated schedule. Additionally, and almost just as important as having the director on hand, I needed to have an interpreter that could be there. I want to thank both Jeff Horne and Tim Bean for finding a time where I could steal Higuchi away. And I especially would like to give a major shout out to to my short notice translator, Mike Field….you are super awesome, sir!
CONTEST??
That’s right, we have a contest starting right now. Listen to the episode for details – the entry deadline is August 20th!
Contests, PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.31.2017: Daigoro vs Goliath Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/07/31/07-31-2017-daigoro-vs-goliath-daikaiju-discussion/
Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:44:07 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=46471:59:01Gretchen, Dave, Kyle & Clancy subject themselves to one of the kiddiest kaiju flicks ever made, Daigoro vs Goliath (1972)!
Where to begin for 1972’s Daigoro vs Goliath? This is absolutely, without a doubt, a film created for little kids. A[...]Gretchen, Dave, Kyle & Clancy subject themselves to one of the kiddiest kaiju flicks ever made, Daigoro vs Goliath (1972)!
Where to begin for 1972’s Daigoro vs Goliath? This is absolutely, without a doubt, a film created for little kids. As such, things can get pretty nonsensical at times. Some people have called this the strangest kaiju film ever made… would they be wrong?
In addition to almost an hour long discussion on this 1970s gem of a film, we cover a 2500 Tons of Awesome news from the Godzillasphere.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Crime Fiction by Ervin Jereb (1969)
2. GEED no Akashi by Kenji Kawai, Riku Asakura & Voyager from Ultraman Geed (2017)
3. Main Titles by Masato Shimon from Daigoro vs Goliath (1972)
4. Money Eating Knight by the Garamones from Garamones (2016)
SUGGESTED VIEWING (aka lookit alla dis newz!!!) :
Godzilla Anime Film Trilogy Gets Presentation at Annecy
Toho’s Press Notes for Godzilla Monster Planet
Godzilla Monster Planet (2017) Teaser released
Godzilla 2 Casting Call for the ATL
*LIGHT SPOILER WARNING* Kong Skull Island videos on Twitter hint and a monstrous history
Mothra teased at SDCC
Want to read an entire article written about a single tweet? You shouldn’t!
FYE/Suncoast exclusive for Kong Skull Island (2017) Bluray purchase
TOKU Announces Ultra titles: Neo Ultra Q (2013), Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster (2007) and Ultraman Zero: The Chronicle (2017)
— Go straight to Toku HD
Winckler Productions to bring more Ultraman to US Theaters: Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy The Movie (2009), Ultraman Zero: The Revenge Of Belial (2010) & Ultraman Saga (2012)
Tsuburaya Productions legal battles escalate over unlicensed Chinese Ultraman film
— more from ScifiJapan
Ultraman Geed has arrived!!
Curious as to why we won’t get Japanese live action Godzilla films until 2020?
UK Shin Godzilla appearance intensifies
Shin Godzilla & Ultraman receive honors at 48th Annual Seiun Awards
UK Listeners! Win a ticket to see Shin Godzilla in theaters!
Strange Beasts V: Shin Beasts Gallery show at the Guzu Gallery in Austin, TX
Win Shin Godzilla BluRay & Mini-poster from SciFi Japan!
Bandai to unleash the Gargantua brothers in October
Bandai Premium Website / English Portal
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
8/26 – 8/27 JAPAN WORLD HEROES in Pasadena, CA w/Bin Furuya, Noburo Kaneko, Renn Kiriyama, Hirofumi Fukuzawa, Michi Yamato, TJ Storm and Team Fujiyama Ichiban (and more!!)
9/8 – 9/10 ROSE CITY COMIC CON in Portland, OR w/no Japanese guests this year, but KAIJUCAST will be tabling with KODOJA!
10/20 – 10/22 GRAND RAPIDS COMIC CON in Grand Rapids, MI w/Haruo Nakajima & Tom Kitagawa
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
How can anything with a VHS cover this cool be so…. whatever it actually is. I don’t know much about Attack of the Supermonsters (1982), but I will be doing some digging on this film for the discussion! If you don’t already own this film, it has been put onto Youtube — that’s IF you want to subject yourself to this monstrosity. You’ll need to submit your homework before August 24th to be included in the discussion.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno[Bonus Episode] JAPAN WORLD HEROES Aug 26-27, 2017http://www.kaijucast.com/2017/07/23/bonus-episode-japan-world-heroes-aug-26-27-2017/
Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:37:10 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=46320:37:59
Hey folks, in the interest of getting the word out and showing Japan’s tokusatsu heroes that their fans want them to come to the US, I wanted to help promote this upcoming convention in Pasadena, California. JAPAN WORLD HEROES is taking place[...]
Hey folks, in the interest of getting the word out and showing Japan’s tokusatsu heroes that their fans want them to come to the US, I wanted to help promote this upcoming convention in Pasadena, California. JAPAN WORLD HEROES is taking place in just about a month from now — August 25th, 26th & 27th at the Pasadena Convention Center.
I asked the showrunner of Japan World Heroes, fellow nerd and toy collector extraordinaire Scott Zillner to do a spot on the Kaijucast to help dish out the hype! Scott also helms two other popular indie show, RoboToyFest and Power Morphicon, so I can’t wait to see what he’s putting together for Japan World Heroes. I am so very excited for this show and I hope to get involved with some more cool stuff during the convention.
Make sure you follow the links below for tickets and show details – including information about the guests, events, hotel and more!
TICKETS: Get your tickets through GrowTix here!
GUESTS (AKA THE HEROES!):
ULTRAMAN (1966) SUIT ACTOR Bin Furuya
GAORANGER’S GAORED “KAKERU SHISHI” ACTOR Noboru Kaneko
KAMEN RIDER W’S “PHILIP” Renn Kiriyama
GAMERA 3 SUIT ACTOR & RED ACTION CLUB AFFILIATE Hirofumi Fukuzawa
TOEI SUIT/STUNT ACTOR FOR ROBOT HACCHANA & SUPER SENTAI Michi Yamato
GODZILLA (2014) MOTION CAPTURE ACTOR & TJ Storm
…Also Hollywood Tokusatsu group Team Fujiyama Ichiban will be appearing at the convention!
Artist Guests at the event
Matt Frank
Jeff Zornow
Peach Momoko
Sunny Seki
Shintaro Kago
EVENTS:
ATTENTION COSPLAYERS, JAPAN WORLD HEROES DOES HAVE A COSTUME CONTEST! Follow this link for more information.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
JAPAN WORLD HEROES has teamed up with the Pasadena Sheraton (located just behind the convention center) with a special rate for the convention. Follow this link for details.
And if you needed another reason to attend, I’ll be tabling in artists alley with (I’m sure) a number of other Kaiju and Tokusatsu influenced artists. I’ll have as many Kaijucast prints, patches, lanyards and stickers as I can take in my suitcases! While this episode was produced in exchange for a table at the show, I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of this and I do hope to see you there! Here’s hoping I can secure interviews with some of the guests, too.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.07.2017: G-Fest XXIV Anticipation Podcast!http://www.kaijucast.com/2017/07/07/07-07-2017-g-fest-xxiv-anticipation-podcast/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:08:46 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=46190:53:05Kyle & Clancy gear up for the annual Godzilla-centric convention in Chicago: G-FEST XXIV
Hey gang – are you going to G-Fest? You should! Because both Clancy and I will be running around the convention all weekend long and we are really loo[...]Kyle & Clancy gear up for the annual Godzilla-centric convention in Chicago: G-FEST XXIV
Hey gang – are you going to G-Fest? You should! Because both Clancy and I will be running around the convention all weekend long and we are really looking forward to it! In fact, we’re so psyched about it, we decided to do this little pre-G-Fest chat.
In this episode, we basically showcase some of the upcoming awesomeness of G-Fest 24.
MUSIC:
1. Godzilla Lands/Godzilla X The Special Defense Forces by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Mechagodzilla (2002)
STUFF:
Check out the G-Fest XXIV schedule here.
And you can download the schedule in PDF format here!
Don’t miss the costume contest followed by the listener party on Saturday night!! [Listener Party Event on FB]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno6.29.2017: Gorgo Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/06/29/6-29-2017-gorgo-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 30 Jun 2017 01:25:36 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45951:05:30T’Igor, Kyle and Clancy speak of proper British monsters in this episode all about GORGO (1961).
Welcome to jolly old England, where we’re covering the most famous British kaiju film, Gorgo (1961). Clancy and T’Igor joined me for t[...]T’Igor, Kyle and Clancy speak of proper British monsters in this episode all about GORGO (1961).
Welcome to jolly old England, where we’re covering the most famous British kaiju film, Gorgo (1961). Clancy and T’Igor joined me for this episode, despite the crazy heat we had here in Portland, to talk of all things a proper English kaiju would do.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. The Matango Woman by Sadao Bekku from Matango (1963)
2. Popcorn Crabula from Man… Or Astro-Man? from Destroy All Astromen (194)
3. Tribute to Gorgo from Youtube
4. Gorgo (1961) trailer audio
5. Gorgo by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino from Gorgo (1961)
6. Godzilla Take Flight by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971)
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
6/30 – 7/2 DAYS OF THE DEAD in Indianapolis, IN w/Haruo Nakajim & Tsutomu Kitagawa
7/14 – 7/16 G-FEST XXIV in Chicago, IL w/Michiru Oshima, Yuji Kaida, Shinji Higuchi, Ryuki Kitaoka, Kazuhiro Nakagawa, Kiyotaka Taguchi, Robert Scott Field & Tony Isabella
7/28 – 7/30 FANDOMFEST in Louisville, KY w/Sonny Chiba & Kenji Ohba
8/26 – 8/27 JAPAN WORLD HEROES in Pasadena, CA w/Bin Furuya, Noburo Kaneko, Matt Frank, Peach Momoko & Sunny Seki
9/8 – 9/10 ROSE CITY COMIC CON in Portland, OR w/Kaijucast awesomeness TBA soon!
10/20 – 10/22 GRAND RAPIDS COMIC CON in Grand Rapids, MI w/Haruo Nakajima & Tsutomu Kitagawa
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Hold onto your butts, ladies and gentlemen. Next month, we are tackling one of the most bizarre kaiju films ever made. Run for your lives, next month we are watching Diagoro vs. Goliath (1972)! In order to take part in our episode, make sure to have your “homework” turned in by July 27th.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.20.2017: Monster Music Monday, the Episode?http://www.kaijucast.com/2017/06/20/06-20-2017-monster-music-monday-the-episode/
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:22:50 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45931:58:23“You’re listening to KYJU, all monsters all the time!”
June has been quite the month at the Kaijucast HQ, but the dust is settling and I can finally sit down and put this together. Cobbled together on a Monday, posted on a Tuesday [...]“You’re listening to KYJU, all monsters all the time!”
June has been quite the month at the Kaijucast HQ, but the dust is settling and I can finally sit down and put this together. Cobbled together on a Monday, posted on a Tuesday and most subscribers probably will listen on Wednesday, perhaps? Big things are afoot, listeners – so stay tuned!
MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY, THE TRACKS!:
1. Godzilla! by The Creatures from Godzilla! (2003)
2. Get (50 Monster) Roaring from Godzilla Soundtrack Perfect Collection (2004)
3.Frankenstein Conquers the World by Beauty and the Liquidmen from Coaxial Transmission (2013)
4. Toru Watches the Decisive Battle by Yoko Ueno from Gamera the Brave (2006)
5. King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) International Trailer
6. Kaiju Daisenso: King Kong Vs. Godzilla by The Monster Project (2007)
7. Yog: Monster from Space (1971) US Trailer
8. Self-Defense Forces Deploy by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
9. Ken’s Poem audio clip from Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster (1971)
10. Godzilla by Fu Manchu from Eatin’ Dust (1999)
11. The Appearance of Spiga by Masaru Sato from Son of Godzilla (1967)
12. Gappa the Triphibian Monster by Seitaro Omori from Monster from a Prehistoric Planet (1967)
13. Escape from Nebula M Spacehunter by Daikaiju from Phase 2 (2010)
14. Ultraseven’s Song 2 by Tohru Fuyuki from Ultraseven (1967)
15. Ghidrah the Three-Headed Monster US Trailer (1965)
16. Blast King Ghidorah At Point Blank! from Zone Fighter (1973)
17. King Ghidorah’s Counterattack from Zone Fighter (1973)
18. Godzilla X Ground Self Defense Forces ~ Landing by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
19. Suite From Godzilla, Mothra, And King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack from Symphonic Fury The Music Of Japanese Monsters (2015)
20. AIP’s Terror of Mechagodzilla Prologue (1978)
21. Garamone’s Theme from the Garamones (2016)
22. “Who is King Seesar?” audio clip from Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1974)
23. Godzilla vs. Biollante Main Theme from Monster Mania: Music From The Classic Godzilla Films (1998)
24. SY-3 March performed by Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from Goukai Na Chikyuboueigun (2001)
25. Godzilla Stomp by Esoteric from Esoteric vs Japan (2008)
26. Fierceness of Baran II by Akira Ifukube from Daikaiju Varan (1958)
27. Our Monster Unit – Galaxy Monster Kirasuta by Keiji Azami from Monster King Godzilla (2006)
28. Ending Monologue audio clip from Godzilla 1985 (1985)
29. Goodbye Godzilla by Josie Cotton from Invasion of the B-Girls (2002)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
There are still a couple of days left for you to send in your homework for Gorgo (1961) if you wish to do so. Just make sure to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews before June 23rd to be included in the episode. If you’ve forgotten what Gorgo looks like – or if you just need an excuse to ogle an awesome piece of art, here’s Basil Gogos’ gorgeous painting of the beast!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.31.2017: Cloverfield Daikiaju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/05/31/05-31-2017-cloverfield-daikiaju-discussion/
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 01:00:57 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45791:10:26The Gang Covers Cloverfield (2008)
Welcome to another American kaiju film discussion! We don’t really have a lot of those, so I should play it up, right? This episode dives into the 2008 found footage epic Cloverfield. Gretchen, Rachel and Cha[...]The Gang Covers Cloverfield (2008)
Welcome to another American kaiju film discussion! We don’t really have a lot of those, so I should play it up, right? This episode dives into the 2008 found footage epic Cloverfield. Gretchen, Rachel and Charles joined Kyle to discuss the film after a group viewing in the Kaijucast HQ. Overall, we do enjoy Cloverfield but we admit it has flaws (or at least things we don’t care for). Hopefully you’ll enjoy our brisk discussion of the movie.
Make sure to check the links below for information related to the film – in addition to the news and catastrophic events!
MUSIC FOR MAY:
1. Amazing Great Monster In Town by Santiago Tamura from Rumbo De Japon (1990)
2. Cloverfield (2008) Trailer audio
3. ROAR! by Michael Giacchino from Cloverfield (2008)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
IGN Article Cloverfield A Viral Guide
Hasbro’s Cloverfield Toy
Alternative Endings & Deleted Scenes
Godzilla vs King Kong lands director in Adam Wingard
Godzilla vs. King Kong release date change (moved up one week)
Kong: Skull Island US Home Video release date announced: July 19th
Funimation’s Shin Godzilla release now pre-orderable on other websites! [AMAZON] [DEEP DISCOUNT] [FUNIMATION]
— If you are in the UK & still waiting for Shin Godzilla, check out the Australian release
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
6/17 FRANKENSTEIN’S COMIC SWAP in Vancouver, WA — Kyle will be selling toys & comics
6/17 GODZILLA NIGHT 6 in San Leandro, CA with Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995) & Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction (2015)
6/30 – 7/2 DAYS OF THE DEAD in Indianapolis, IN w/Haruo Nakajim & Tsutomu Kitagawa
7/14 – 7/16 G-FEST XXIV in Chicago, IL w/Michiru Oshima, Yuji Kaida, Shinji Higuchi, Ryuki Kitaoka, Kazuhiro Nakagawa, Kiyotaka Taguchi, Robert Scott Field & Tony Isabella
8/26 – 8/27 JAPAN WORLD HEROES in Pasadena, CA w/Bin Furuya, Noburo Kaneko, Matt Frank, Peach Momoko & Sunny Seki
10/20 – 10/22 GRAND RAPIDS COMIC CON in Grand Rapids, MI w/Haruo Nakajima & Tsutomu Kitagawa
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
It’s GORGO (1961) time, people! We’re finally covering the British baddie and we want you to send in your homework (aka your thoughts, questions & reviews) for the episode. Please make sure to send that in before June 23rd to be part of the discussion.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno5.23.2017: Colossal Happeningshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/05/23/5-23-2017-colossal-happenings/
Wed, 24 May 2017 02:41:15 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45641:09:50Kyle, Gretchen and Rachel cover a monstrous myriad of subject and news topics in this episode!
Consider this a more casual entry than usual, dear listener …not as laid back as a Yak Attack but I was joined by Rachel and Gretchen to discuss som[...]Kyle, Gretchen and Rachel cover a monstrous myriad of subject and news topics in this episode!
Consider this a more casual entry than usual, dear listener …not as laid back as a Yak Attack but I was joined by Rachel and Gretchen to discuss some of the monstrous activities and happenings as of late.
Portland recently hosted some screenings of the Independent kaiju-inclusive film, Colossal (2017), so Gretchen and I talk a little bit about the film since we both seemed to like it. See if Colossal is playing in a theater near you.
Gretchen also recently went to Japan, so I’m sure you can imagine that I definitely needed to hear more about that excursion. Just a heads up, she didn’t get to do anything kaiju-related but, believe it or not, there’s more to the country than giant monsters, people!
And in a completely out of character conversation, we actually talk about a few video games on this episode! Rachel is anticipating playing The Last Guardian, Gretchen is anticipating Ni No Kuni II and I’ve been banging my head against the wall trying to make some kind of progress in the Yokai thriller Nioh — clearly I am not a gamer!
Check the links in the show notes to the articles and information we mentioned in this episode – also make sure to get your homework turned in if you want to be part of our Cloverfield discussion!
MONSTER MUSICAL SELECTIONS:
1. Monster Zero Theatrical Trailer (1970)
2. Gojira Ebira Mosura Nankai No Daiketto performed by Makoto Inoue from The Godzilla Legend Chronology (1984)
3. Colossal US Trailer (2017)
4. Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM PlayStation Experience Trailer (2016)
5. Godzilla Vs. Hedorah (Give Back The Sun! Record Version) by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971)
6. It Started With Godzilla promo from Scifi Channel
7. Nichiei News by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Megaguirus (2000)
8. Ultraseven No Uta performed by Sepultura from Machine Messiah (2017)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Legendary’s Godzilla King of the Monsters adds Charles Dance to the cast
RIP Yoshimitsu Banno, creator of Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
Funimation announces Shin Godzilla home video release
Nioh’s Protagonist based on real world explorer
HorrorJapan’s Interview with Matt Alt about his work with Nioh
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
5/26 – 5/28 FAMOUS MONSTERS CONVENTION in Dallas, TX w/Shinji Higuchi &
6/30 – 7/2 DAYS OF THE DEAD in Indianapolis, IN w/Haruo Nakajim & Tsutomu Kitagawa
7/14 – 7/16 G-FEST XXIV in Chicago, IL w/Michiru ?shima, Yuji Kaida, Shinji Higuchi, Ryuki Kitaoka, Kiyotaka Taguchi, Robert Scott Field & Tony Isabella
8/26 – 8/27 JAPAN WORLD HEROES in Pasadena, CA w/Bin Furuya & Noburo Kaneko
10/20 – 10/22 GRAND RAPIDS COMIC CON in Grand Rapids, MI w/Haruo Nakajima & Tsutomu Kitagawa
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
We’re watching America’s homegrown giant monster from 2008, Cloverfield, for the next discussion. If you’d like to submit your homework (aka thoughts, questions & reviews), please make sure to do so before Friday, May 26th!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoBONUS Famous Monsters Convention Special w/Ed Holland & Jorge Marrerohttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/05/09/bonus-famous-monsters-convention-special-wed-holland-jorge-marrero/
Tue, 09 May 2017 15:25:18 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45550:34:39Behold! The exclusive Yuji Kaida poster for Famous Monsters of Filmland’s upcoming convention!
Did you know that the world’s coolest magazine is putting on their own convention this month?
That’s right, Famous Monsters of Filmland [...]Behold! The exclusive Yuji Kaida poster for Famous Monsters of Filmland’s upcoming convention!
Did you know that the world’s coolest magazine is putting on their own convention this month?
That’s right, Famous Monsters of Filmland is resurrecting an old friend, the FAMOUS MONSTERS CONVENTION and it’s happening this month in Dallas, Texas. In this episode we speak with FM’s Event Manager / Associate Editor Jorge Marrero and Monster Attack Team Magazine’s Ed Holland (editor, producer, co-founder) about this incredible event.
I wanted to help get the word out as soon as possible because this is definitely a convention you should be eyeing.
We’ll be back with another episode soon, but until then enjoy this con-versation! (See what I did there?)
FAMOUS MUSIC OF FILMLAND:
1. EM20_CH_Alterna_03 by Shiro Sagisu from Shin Godzilla (2016)
2. Monsters Over Tokyo Live by Famous Monsters (1999)
Head over to FAMOUSMONSTERSCONVENTION.COM to get your tickets and all the details on what is sure to be an amazing show!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.30.2017: Demeking Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/04/30/4-30-2017-demeking-daikaiju-discussion/
Mon, 01 May 2017 00:36:29 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45280:44:14Dave, Kyle and Clancy try to figure out what the hell Demeking (2009) was really about.
Oh, wow – what day is it? I should really put my podcast together then!!! Yes, I know, I just posted episode 200 the other day but things have been crazy [...]Dave, Kyle and Clancy try to figure out what the hell Demeking (2009) was really about.
Oh, wow – what day is it? I should really put my podcast together then!!! Yes, I know, I just posted episode 200 the other day but things have been crazy busy for me here. No kidding, I produced and edited FOUR different podcasts this week. This particular installment, therefore, is a bit shy of our standard hour plus episode length.
This month we’re looking at a bizarre independent film from 2009 called Demeking. This movie was never part of the original discussion list but was added with the additional titles. I never picked this one up when it was released on DVD here in the States (and I’ll advise you to do the same), and I’m not upset about that decision. When I finally found it and Death Kappa on DVD at our local Japanese bookstore, I chose Death Kappa. And while I may have thought a mistake had been made, I now know that Death Kappa is actually better than another film. That film is Demeking. It just brings up so many questions — and one of those questions: is Demeking really a kaiju movie??
In short, not really, but hopefully you’ll enjoy our discussion of the film!
MUSIC MONSTROSITIES:
1. Main theme performed by Honey Nights, Shounen Shoujo Gasshoudan Mizuumi from Ultraman Ace (1972)
2. Demeking Japanese teaser audio (2009)
3. Every Country Has A Monster by Jonah & The Bots from Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return (2017)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Seriously, this is all you need to see of Demeking
If you want to see some sample pages of the Demeking manga, this blog has a few scans.
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Next month we are tackling an American take on the kaiju genre with Cloverfield (2008). I’m looking forward to seeing how well this film holds up almost ten years after its debut. If you’d like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews for this film, please do so before May 26th!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.28.2017: Episode 200 (aka Monsterpalooza Post Mortem)http://www.kaijucast.com/2017/04/28/04-28-2017-episode-200-aka-monsterpalooza-post-mortem/
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:15:16 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45261:49:33Clancy, Kyle and Jeff discuss the great time had in Los Angeles for Monsterpalooza.
Oh my glob, you guys…. Can you believe it? This is the TWO HUNDREDTH freaking episode of the Kaijucast!
I’m super happy to make this momentous occasion [...]Clancy, Kyle and Jeff discuss the great time had in Los Angeles for Monsterpalooza.
Oh my glob, you guys…. Can you believe it? This is the TWO HUNDREDTH freaking episode of the Kaijucast!
I’m super happy to make this momentous occasion coincide with our coverage one of the coolest conventions to happen every year, Monsterpalooza. Earlier this month Jeff, Clancy and I went down to Los Angeles (more specifically, Pasadena) for this incredible Spring show. I’ve been attending Monsterpalooza off and on for several years and it’s a really fun time — and I swear it continues to get more fun as the years continue. If you love monsters and sci-fi and special effects makeup and haven’t checked it out, perhaps our discussion of the what we did and saw at the convention will sway you to attend one day.
This episode primarily focuses on our time at and around Monsterpalooza – we even dive into our post-con Monday adventures in LA. Because #200 is a special episode, however, we have some really cool voices join us for this event, so big thanks to those folks (I won’t spoil it for you). Hope you enjoy the episode – make sure to check out more awesomeness below!
The gears of the Kaijucast machine are in motion and some really fun stuff is in the works for this summer, make sure you keep tabs on what we’ll be producing in the coming months!
MONUMENTAL MONSTER MUSIC:
1. King Kong Escapes US Trailer audio (1967)
2. Hats Off To You (Godzilla) by the Groovie Ghoulies from Freaks On Parade (2001)
3. Ultra Q Theme by the Garamones from GARAMONES (2016)
4. Shallow Water Trailer audio (from their Kickstarter campaign – 2015)
5. Attack Mechagodzilla by the Kagaku Toku Sotai band (recorded live in 2014)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Motoko Nagino Sakamoto’s Stunt action Demo Reel
Preorder Ishiro Honda: A Life In Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa via Amazon (due Oct 2017)
Some of the shops we visited on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank:
– Halloweentown
– Bearded Lady Vintage
– Blast From The Past
Mega thanks to all of the listeners, both old and new alike, for making these two hundred episode fly by; here’s to another two hundred! You’ll have to imagine my raised beer glass here.
*BTW – the Japanese voice you hear at the end is the voice of Mizuho Yoshida with his congratulations — I didn’t have time to get it interpreted for the episode, so consider it a little treat for anyone who can understand Japanese.
Check out the photo gallery from our adventure!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.19.2017: Mizuho Yoshida’s Counterattackhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/04/19/04-19-2017-mizuho-yoshidas-counterattack/
Thu, 20 Apr 2017 01:08:11 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45160:57:09Suit actor Mizuho Yoshida testing the suit profile from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).
He’s the biggest of the big and the baddest of all Kings, we are welcoming Mizuho Yoshida back to the Kaijucast wi[...]Suit actor Mizuho Yoshida testing the suit profile from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).
He’s the biggest of the big and the baddest of all Kings, we are welcoming Mizuho Yoshida back to the Kaijucast with an interview recorded at Monsterpalooza earlier this month. Coincidentally, I posted a short interview with this monster man (recorded in the spring of 2016) earlier this year. It is always an amazing experience speaking with a Godzilla suit actor and Yoshida-san is absolutely not an exception. We hope to have him return in the future as well!
MOMENTS OF MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Starting a War by Yoko Ueno from Gamera the Brave (2006)
2. The Forgotten Horror by Ko Otani from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Come see COLOSSAL with the Kaijucast in Portland
The new MST3k is now streaming on Netflix – watch it, please!
Don’t forget to check out our prior conversation with Yoshida
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
This month we are watching Demeking (2009) and I really don’t know what to expect. This film was released during the kaiju vacuum of the 2009 era. We’ll be watching it on Youtube for the discussion since I never bought this film on any kind of home media.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.31.2017: Kong Skull Island Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/03/31/03-31-2017-kong-skull-island-daikaiju-discussion/
Sat, 01 Apr 2017 06:15:43 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=45011:37:34Yuji Kaida’s amazing poster for KONG: SKULL ISLAND!
This month’s Daikaiju Discussion is all about a really big ape and the island on which he rules — that’s right, we are talking about Kong: Skull Island (2017) on this episod[...]Yuji Kaida’s amazing poster for KONG: SKULL ISLAND!
This month’s Daikaiju Discussion is all about a really big ape and the island on which he rules — that’s right, we are talking about Kong: Skull Island (2017) on this episode. It’s always a bit thrilling when we have a brand new movie to talk about, so spoilers ahead, people!
MASSIVE MONKEY MUSIC:
1. Opening Titles by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1967)
2. Giant Octopus Vs. King Kong by Akira Ifukube from King Kong vs Godzilla (1962)
3. Kong Skull Island Japanese Trailer (2017)
4. Intro from the King Kong Show (1966)
5. Main Title from King Kong vs. Godzilla performed by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society (2000)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Hey Jeff, Cannibal Holocaust Reference was absolutely intended!
Interview with Kong Skull Island visual-effects supervisor Jeff White
Toho Kingdom Interview from Hawaii
Massive Fire before Vietnamese Kong Premiere
– Better video of said fire
Wired Promo on Kong: Skull Island’s CG Toolsets
Promotion from Japan for Kong Skull Island with Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson & Samuel L Jackson
Kong: Skull Island Promotion with Footprints in LA!
SUGGESTED KAIJU VIEWING:
Godzilla Anime / Godzilla Monster Planet News!
– Slashfilm’s coverage
– The Good The Bad and The Godzilla coverage
– Synopsis for Godzilla: Monster Planet
– Details about Netflix
– Promo video from Polygon Pictures
– Godzilla Anime placeholder on Netflix!
New cast announcements for Godzilla King of the Monsters (2018/19)
Legendary Pictures’ Monsterverse Writer’s Room
Shin Godzilla takes home awards from the 40th Japan Academy Film Prize
Shin Godzilla takes top two spots on Blu Ray charts
Colossal opens April 7th with a limited run
It’s a MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 TRAILER!!
– MST3K on Netflix
New Power Rangers movie apparently isn’t terrible!
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
4/7 – 4/9 MONSTERPALOOZA in Pasadena, CA w/ Mizuo Yoshida & Keita Amemiya
– 4/7 @ 9pm Kaijucast Listener Party at Monsterpalooza!
4/21 – 4/23 CHILLER THEATRE in Parsipanny, NJ w/Megumi Odaka & Shinji Nishikawa
5/19 – 5/21 MAD MONSTER PARTY ARIZONA in Scottsdale, AZ with Haruo Nakajima & Bin Furuya
5/26 – 28 FAMOUS MONSTERS CONVENTION in Dallas, TX with Shinju Higuchi & Keith Sakurai cinematographer
6/30 – 7/2 DAYS OF THE DEAD in Indianapolis, IN with Haruo Nakajima
7/14 – 7/16 G-FEST XXIV in Rosemont, IL w/ composer Michiru Oshima, artist Yuiji Kaida, director Shinji Higuchi & suit actor Ryuki Kitaoka
8/26 – 8/27 JAPAN WORLD HEROES in Pasadena, CA w/ Bin Furuya & Noburo Kaneko (lead from Gaoranger & Tokyo SOS)
10/20 – 10/22 GRAND RAPIDS COMIC CON w/ Haruo Nakajima & Tsutomu Kitagawa
*HELP SUPPORT BIOMAN ACTOR RYOSUKE SAKAMOTO – click here for more information!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
April’s movie is the not-as-well-known, possibly independent kaiju film from 2009, Demeking. This was released on DVD back when it came out, thanks to Cinema Epoch. Unfortunately, I never purchased that DVD, so we’re going to watch it online — I think via Youtube, so I have to figure that out. I would NOT suggest buying the DVD since it can be really expensive, thanks to the third party marketplace. Make sure to turn in your homework before April 22nd to have your thoughts included in the discussion episode!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.10.2017: Monsters & Dameshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/03/10/03-10-2017-monsters-dames/
Sat, 11 Mar 2017 05:08:06 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=44911:18:46Rachel, Gretchen and Kyle take a deeper look at the role women have played in the kaiju genre.
For this episode we are diving into the history of the kaiju genre and its relationship with women – from characters to actors, we tackle a few topi[...]Rachel, Gretchen and Kyle take a deeper look at the role women have played in the kaiju genre.
For this episode we are diving into the history of the kaiju genre and its relationship with women – from characters to actors, we tackle a few topics that some people might consider to be a sensitive subject but that we feel should be a point of discussion amongst lovers of these films.
I was lucky enough to have two kaiju fans of the female persuasion, Rachel Cook & Gretchen Brooks, hang out with me to talk with me about that relationship.
We discuss what it’s like being a female fan in this genre, representation on the big screen and much more!
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Mothra’s Song by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)
2. Save the Earth by Adryan Russ & Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster (1971)
3. Akane’s Theme II by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (2002)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Check out Gretchen on the Northwest Horror Podcast talking about Women in Horror Month
Rie Ota as Baragon in GMK
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Legendary Pictures’ newest monster epic, Kong Skull Island (2017) has just opened nationwide. This new film is the focus for this month’s Daikaiju Discussion. If you want to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews for this new Kong entry, make sure to submit your homework before Thursday, March 23rd to be incorporated into the episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.28.2017: Short Film Double Feature with Negadon & Geharahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/02/28/02-28-2017-short-film-double-feature-with-negadon-gehara/
Wed, 01 Mar 2017 03:22:05 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=44711:43:57Sean and Jeff join Kyle for some quick entries into the kaiju genre with Negadon and Gehara!
Pop quiz, hot shots! Wait, that’s not right… more like surprise homework! I actually don’t think anyone noticed that the show notes in th[...]Sean and Jeff join Kyle for some quick entries into the kaiju genre with Negadon and Gehara!
Pop quiz, hot shots! Wait, that’s not right… more like surprise homework! I actually don’t think anyone noticed that the show notes in the last episode mentioned (very late) that we were pulling a double feature of two short kaiju films for this month’s discussion. But really, I completely spaced mentioning this during the chaos of the Emergency Broadcast AND the last episode with Derek! Hopefully you will hear this and say to yourself “Oh wow! These movies sound incredible – where, oh, where can a desperate kaiju fan find these mini masterpieces?” Read on, gentle listener….
NEGADON: MONSTER FROM MARS (2005) was an independently produced all CGI love letter to the Showa era kaiju films. The old website for Negadon is down (almost certainly forever) but you can see ScifiJapan’s coverage of the press release here.
Want to watch Negadon: Monster From Mars?
GEHARA: THE DARK & LONG HAIRED MONSTER (2009) was produced for an NHK series entitled Play TV: Perform! It was directed by Kiyotaka Takaguchi and is a very loving parody of the kaiju genre. Using modern day CGI effects mixed with traditional practical “suitmation” and miniatures, Gehara is an incredible romp that lampoons some of our favorite aspects of these films. The official website is in Japanese, but August Ragone’s blog, The Good, The Bad and The Godzilla had some pretty great information about the production of this short movie. It’s absolutely worth watching – speaking of… Want to watch Gehara: The Dark & Long Hair Monster?
Also make sure to check out Scifi Japan TV’s interview with Kiyotaki Takaguchi, Gehara’s director.
OUR FEATURED AUDIO & MUSICAL SELECTIONS:
1. Destroy All Monsters (English Version) by 647F from Destroy All Monsters (2016)
2. Negadon Monster from Mars Japanese Trailer (2005)
3. Gehara The Dark & Long Haired Monster Japanese Trailer (2009)
4. Dream In True Color: The Sky in 2015 by Kenjiro Kato, Shingo Terasawa & Akane Yumoto from Negadon Monster from Mars (2005)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Godzilla Anime News
– Concept Artwork 1 & Concept Artwork 2
– Anime Japan 3/23 – 3/26 (Event on Sunday @ 9:20am)
Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters News
– Kyle Chandler added to cast
– Vera Farmiga added to cast (So new it didn’t get recorded!)
Ultraman Orb Movie Details on Scifi Japan
Mazinger Z Movie in the works from Toei Animation
Shin Godzilla continues to play around the world: Spain & Korea
ToyFair Godzilla displays by NECA, Diamond (X-Plus) and Bluefin
NECA Shin Godzilla figure coverage on Scifi Japan
X-Plus Godzilla 2000 (Mire-Goji) Poster Version
Mystery Science Theater 3000 returns – April 16th on Netflix!
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/24 – 3/26 MAD MONSTER PARTY SC Rock Hill, SC with Haruo Nakajima & Bin Furuya
3/25 – 4/3 YASUYUKI INOUE EXHIBITION at Ebina Civic Art Gallery in Ebina, Japan with Toshi Miike production designer / SFX director
4/7 – 4/9 MONSTERPALOOZA in Pasadena, CA with Mizuho Yoshida & Keita Amemiya
*If you are going, we are planning a Listener Party for Friday night (4/7)!
4/21 – 4/23 CHILLER THEATRE in Parsippany, NJ with Megumi Odaka (Miki Saegusa)
5/19 – 5/21 MAD MONSTER PARTY ARIZONA in Scottsdale, AZ with Haruo Nakajima & Bin Furuya
6/30 – 7/2 DAYS OF THE DEAD in Indianapolis, IN with Haruo Nakajima
7/14 – 7/16 G-FEST XXIV in Rosemont, IL with composer Michiru Oshima, artist Yuiji Kaida, director Shinji Higuchi & suit actor Ryuki Kitaoka
** No live panel this year but expect another Listener Party!
DIABOLIQUE MAGAZINE: Check out the new issue (#26) of Diabolique for a special look at Asian horror. Featuring essays on Hideo Nakata and Japanese folk horror, Korean war horror, Kurowasa’s Throne of Blood, The Handmaid[...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.19.2017: Merican Monsters with Derek Kochhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/02/19/02-19-2017-merican-monsters-with-derek-koch/
Mon, 20 Feb 2017 04:27:43 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=44601:22:35Monster Kid Writer, Derek M. Koch joins Kyle for a discussion of the United States’ giant monsters.
There’s something magical about the old black and white Atomic Monster Movies of the 1950s. In addition to the inherent cheese factor tha[...]Monster Kid Writer, Derek M. Koch joins Kyle for a discussion of the United States’ giant monsters.
There’s something magical about the old black and white Atomic Monster Movies of the 1950s. In addition to the inherent cheese factor that attracts some of us to their tales, they were the predecessors to our favorite mega monsters from Japan. Obviously without King Kong and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, we wouldn’t have Godzilla and his rubber suited foes. Unfortunately I don’t have a deep-seated knowledge of these films’ lore – so I thought it would behoove me to invite a guest onto the Kaijucast to talk about these American films that are related, at least tangentially to Japan’s kaiju genre.
Derek M. Koch has been on the podcast before but in an abbreviated segment during one of our live shows. Derek runs Monster Kid Radio – another podcast all about the awesomeness of monster movies. Keep an eye out for Derek’s upcoming book Fifty Shades of Monster Movies, due out later this year! And make sure to follow what he’s doing on his website (and his writing site).
Hope you enjoy the discussion, everyone – we had a blast talking about these classics!
MONSTER KID MUSIC:
1. John Agar Rules by The Dead Elvi from Garage Band Halloween, Volume 2 (2009)
A WORD ABOUT FEBRUARY’S DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
So it occurred to me that I failed to mention, during out Emergency Broadcast, that February’s Daikaiju Discussion is a special “short film” discussion. I’m tempted to push it off since today is the 19th and this is going to be the first time that any of you have heard of this, BUT since I doubt that we would have received a lot of homework in for these rare films, I think I’m keeping the discussion on the books!
So if you’d like to submit your Daikaiju Discussion for the two short films Negadon: Monster from Mars (2006) AND Gehara, The Dark and Long-Haired Monster (2009), make sure you send in your thoughts, questions and reviews for these two films before February 24th to be included in the discussion.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.31.2017: Emergency Broadcast #6 with Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski, Sean Linkenback & the Kaiju Transmissions Podcast Byrd & Matt!http://www.kaijucast.com/2017/01/31/01-31-2017-emergency-broadcast-6-with-steve-ryfle-ed-godziszewski-sean-linkenback-the-kaiju-transmissions-podcast-byrd-matt/
Wed, 01 Feb 2017 04:10:03 +0000http://www.kaijucast.com/?p=44492:53:54Rachel, Clancy and Bryan join Kyle and a slew of awesome guests for The 6th annual Emergency Broadcast!
It’s another live episode in the can! That’s right, kaiju fiends – this past Sunday, we interviewed guests and hopefully entert[...]Rachel, Clancy and Bryan join Kyle and a slew of awesome guests for The 6th annual Emergency Broadcast!
It’s another live episode in the can! That’s right, kaiju fiends – this past Sunday, we interviewed guests and hopefully entertained listeners live for close to three crazy hours. Bryan, Rachel and Clancy joined me for the sixth annual Emergency Broadcast.
Since some of the interviews went on a little long, we actually forged through and didn’t take a break for the entire episode. We did cover several new stories from the recent weeks and of course, there was a little music.
It’s always a lot of work to organize a show like this but the reward for all the work Massive thanks to all of the listeners who tuned in and to those who joined us for the chatroom (from what I saw it looked like a lot of people were enjoying the company). Also, monstrous appreciation for our guests who chatted with us in the studio:
Kyle Byrd & Matt Parmley, hosts of the Kaiju Transmissions Podcast
*make sure to send them your ranking of the Godzilla films here!
Ed Godziszewski & Steve Ryfle, authors of the upcoming biography Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa
Sean Linkenback, author of The Art of Japanese Monsters
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Godzilla 2 Director Tapped: Michael Dougherty
Godzilla 2 Cast Announcement: Millie Bobby Brown
Thomas Tull Resigns As CEO of Legendary Pictures
Kong: Skull Island Toys
Kong: Skull Island Easter Egg Links to Godzilla (minor Spoiler Alert)
Universal Studios Japan write up of Godzilla The Real 4-D by Jim Pluff
THE BIG WINNERS:
Also, congratulations to the following listeners and thanks for participating in the Trivia Giveaways!
Patrick Coakley
Danny DiManna
Don Anelli
Michael Deak
Levi Elza
And(!) the winner of the donated jaw-droppingly awesome prize pack… Kevin Derendorf
MASSIVE MONSTER MUSIC PLAYLIST:
(this was played before the episode really began)
1. Madame Piranha II by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1967)
2. King of the Monsters by Man Or Astro-man? from Experiment Zero (1995)
3. Godzilla Theme by The Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from GOUKAI Na GOJIRA (2000)
4. Starting a War by Youko Ueno from Gamera the Brave (2006)
5. Gappa English Language Trailer (1967)
6. Audio clip from Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
7. AAB Gamma to the Moon (rearrangement) by Tak Izumi from The X From Outer Space (1967)
8. Gamera vs Gyaos audio clip (1967)
9. Godzilla and Minya by Masaru Sato from Son of Godzilla (1967)
10. Sentient Chapter 1 by Big Pimp Jones from Sentient (2015)
11. All Monsters Attack by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
12. Call to Arms by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
13. Battle by from Godzilla vs Heavy Metal (1998)
14. Ultraseven (Rawara) by from Ukelele Ultraman (2005)
15. Title Theme by Sadao Bekku from Matango (1963)
16. Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Love Theme by Man or Astroman from Destroy All Astromen! (1995)
17. King Kong Escapes trailer (1967)
18. Kodoja Theme Metal Version by Big Pimp Jones from Kodoja: Sentient (2015)
19. Audio clip from Invasion of Astro Monster (1965)
20. Uchuu kara no Okurimono ~Kasei Kaiju Namegon Toujou~ by Polysics from Hen Ai Let’s Go ! 2 -Ultra Kaiju So Shingeki- (2015)
21. Audio clip from Invasion of Astro Monster (1965)
22. Ultra Q Theme by the Garamones from The Garamones (2016)
23. Sentient Chapter 2 by Big Pimp Jones from Sentient (2015)
24. Cosmic (or Space) Life Forms on the Move by Akira Ifukube from Space Amoeba (1970)
25. Audio clip from Invasion of Astro Monster (1965)
CLOSING CREDIT CUES:
1. Black Angels by Shiro Sagisu from Shin Godzilla (2016)
2. Godzilla March by Susumu Ishikawa from Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.25.2017: Godzilla 2001 Actor Mizuho Yoshidahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/01/25/01-25-2017-godzilla-2001-actor-mizuho-yoshida/
Thu, 26 Jan 2017 06:10:44 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=44100:28:14Check out our interview with one of the unsung heroes of tokusatsu suit & stunt acting, Mizuho Yoshida. Photo by Jonathan Peter Lee.
I am so happy to finally share this short interview with stunt and suit actor Mizuho Yoshida from last year[...]Check out our interview with one of the unsung heroes of tokusatsu suit & stunt acting, Mizuho Yoshida. Photo by Jonathan Peter Lee.
I am so happy to finally share this short interview with stunt and suit actor Mizuho Yoshida from last year’s Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ. As many of the listeners know, I am a massive fan of the 2001 film commonly referred to as “GMK” by the fans. Yoshida played Godzilla in that epic film, but also the titular villain from the Zeiram duo-logy (1991 & 1994) and Cyber Ninja (Mirai Ninja – 1988), Death Ghidorah and Dagarla from the first two heisei Mothra standalone films (1996 & 1997), Legion in Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996), Zedus in Gamera The Brave (2006) and Raiga in Deep Sea Monster Raiga (2009). Right?? So many awesome monsters!
Yoshida-san was a fantastic interview subject, a great convention guest and I really hope he makes it back to the states for another show soon — plus he said he’d be on the Kaijucast again, so hopefully we can look forward to another interview in the future!
MINUTE MUSIC:
1. Zeiram Trailer Audio (1991)
2. Confrontation Of The Two Giant Monsters by Ko Otani from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001)
EMERGENCY BROADCAST:
Make sure you listen to our 6th annual LIVE broadcast, filled with amazing guests, awesome music, trivia giveaways, a live chatroom and a ton of fun! It all goes down SUNDAY, JANUARY 29th at 2PM PST. Don’t miss it!
Check out all of the details here for the 6th Annual EMERGENCY BROADCAST!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.20.2017: Kaijucast FanVasion from Tokyohttp://www.kaijucast.com/2017/01/20/01-20-2017-kaijucast-fanvasion-from-tokyo/
Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:08:43 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=44171:37:33It’s the Kaijucast FanVasion crew in the Godzilla Room in Shinjuku!
I’m back from Japan and finally done with the jet lag (hopefully)! This episode was recorded in the Shinjuku Gracery’s Godzilla Room with the crew from our first o[...]It’s the Kaijucast FanVasion crew in the Godzilla Room in Shinjuku!
I’m back from Japan and finally done with the jet lag (hopefully)! This episode was recorded in the Shinjuku Gracery’s Godzilla Room with the crew from our first official Kaijucast listener trip to Japan. We had an amazing time there and we hope you enjoy the episode as we share some of our favorite experiences from Tokyo! There are a lot of new voices for you to parse though – we had James Thomsen (from Canada), Jessica Etchells (from Rhode Island), Mike Weber (from Chicago), James Yance (aka the Mayor of Dinosaurs) and Clancy Petersen (who you’ve probably heard before on the podcast since he’s in Portland).
So just for a lark, I wrote down all of the awesome things we did during this trip. It’s like 20 amazing things! Oh, you want to see the list? Here you go: Ultraman Street, Toho Studios, Akihabara, Mount Takao, Kadokawa Studios, Superfestival 73, Nakano Broadway Mall, Ghibli Museum, Fleeing crowd extra filming, Bullet Train Ride, Koriyama, M1 tour, Shinjuku Gracery Hotel, the Godzilla Room, Odaiba’s Giant Gundam, Tokyo Tower, Zojiji Temple, Sumo Wrestling and finally…. Kaiju Sakaba! BOOM!!!
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Theme from Redman by the Katokutai band (2016)
2. Jet Jaguar Punch, Punch, Punch by Masato Shimon from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
3. Son of Daikaiju by Daikaiju from Daikaiju (2005)
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
Our 6th annual Emergency Broadcast is on the books and should be on your calendar! We will have special guests, a chat room for the listeners and lots of giveaways during the episode.
Mark your calendars and be prepared for awesomeness on January 29th at 2pm Pacific time! That means 5pm eastern, 4pm central, 3pm mountain.
Here’s a handy FB event link for you to bookmark! We hope to see you in the chatroom!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.31.2016: Dragon Wars Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/12/31/12-31-2016-dragon-wars-daikaiju-discussion/
Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:26:03 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=44241:13:30Will Kyle, Bryan, Rachel and Charles be consumed by the Imoogi??
What a way to send 2016 screaming into the past. Too bad this isn’t the year of the dragon because we are watching the South Korean fantastical monster epic, Dragon Wars: D-War ([...]Will Kyle, Bryan, Rachel and Charles be consumed by the Imoogi??
What a way to send 2016 screaming into the past. Too bad this isn’t the year of the dragon because we are watching the South Korean fantastical monster epic, Dragon Wars: D-War (2007) for this Daikaiju Discussion. I was joined by Bryan, Rachel and Charles for this chat, and we got in some great reviews from the listeners as well.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Opening Titles by John Barry from King Kong (1976)
2. Arirang by Stephen Jablonsky from Dragon Wars: D-War (2007)
3. Dragon Wars Trailer Audio (2007)
4. Godzilla by Jimmy Castor (1980)
5. Ultra Seven 99 by Saishuu Shou 6 Busaku from Ultraseven 99 (1999)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla & Pacific Rim sequels get new names!
Modern Ultraman movies coming to US theaters
— Tickets are available for these screenings now!
Ultraman Orb gets it’s own Movie Entry
X-Plus Luminous Purple Shin Godzilla Exclusive
X-Plus Train-biter Color Version
Rifftrax Dragon Wars
We here at the Kaijucast wish you all a Happy New Year — Akamashite omedetou!
See you in 2017, folks…PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.22.2016: Merry Yak Attack?http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/12/22/12-22-2016-merry-yak-attack/
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 22:55:31 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=44191:55:23Pigmon print by Ryan Berkley (image courtesy of Rachel)
It’s a Yak Attack! And I am on my way to spend the holidays with my family in just a few hours, so you are getting a short description. Seriously, I hope you enjoy this quirky and varied [...]Pigmon print by Ryan Berkley (image courtesy of Rachel)
It’s a Yak Attack! And I am on my way to spend the holidays with my family in just a few hours, so you are getting a short description. Seriously, I hope you enjoy this quirky and varied conversation with Bryan and Rachel and have yourself some happy holidays as I hopefully work on the next episode.
I am going to try and release another episode before the next Daikaiju Discussion, but don’t hold me to that!
MUSIC:
1. Jet Jaguar by The Nick Atoms from The Nick Atoms
2. Kerosene by Baroness from Purple
3. Main theme from Kaiju Girls (2016)
4. Meta Taro by Babymetal from Metal Resistance
And if you want to see the awesome Garamon print that Rachel got, here it is!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno11.29.2016: The Magic Serpent Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/11/29/11-29-2016-the-magic-serpent-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 04:00:13 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=44030:46:52In this episode, the crew (not pictured) dive into the Magic Serpent (pictured) by Toei!
This episode takes a look at a film that barely qualifies as a kaiju movie. The Magic Serpent (1966) is a Japanese fantasy film version of a classic tale Jiraiy[...]In this episode, the crew (not pictured) dive into the Magic Serpent (pictured) by Toei!
This episode takes a look at a film that barely qualifies as a kaiju movie. The Magic Serpent (1966) is a Japanese fantasy film version of a classic tale Jiraiya Gouketsu Monogatari. And while the monster appearances are few and far between, depending on what version you watch, you could be hearing some familiar roars to the kaiju aficionado. The film itself went over pretty well with our crew for this episode – we hope you enjoy the episode, as short as it ended up being.
MAGICAL SERPENTINE MUSIC:
1. Opening Titles by Toshiaki Tsushima from The Magic Serpent (1966)
2. Audio clip from American International’s The Magic Serpent (1966)
3. Closing Titles by Toshiaki Tsushima from The Magic Serpent (1966)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Godzilla Store in Shinjuku Write-up by HorrorJapan
LaForet Museum Godzilla Exhibition via MyKaiju Godzilla on FB
Upcoming Akira Ifukube concert in Chicago on December 17th
Mifune: The Last Samurai Production Notes & Trailer on ScifiJapan.com
Kong: Skull Island Trailer (aka more giant monster movies)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
For our December discussion, we’ll be turning our attention once again to Korea – this time, we’re watching Dragon Wars (2007). If you’d like to submit your “homework” for the episode, please do so before December, 22nd.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.15.2016: Kenpachiro Satsuma Returns!http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/11/15/11-15-2016-kenpachiro-satsuma-returns/
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:37:10 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=43870:30:35Kenpachiro Satsuma returns to the Kaijucast for a brief chat that was recorded at Monster Mania 30.
In this short episode, I had the distinct pleasure of welcoming suit actor extraordinaire Kenpachiro Satsuma back to the podcast. Satsuma played Hedo[...]Kenpachiro Satsuma returns to the Kaijucast for a brief chat that was recorded at Monster Mania 30.
In this short episode, I had the distinct pleasure of welcoming suit actor extraordinaire Kenpachiro Satsuma back to the podcast. Satsuma played Hedorah in 1971’s Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster, Gigan in both Godzilla vs Gigan (1972) and Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973). He then went on to perform as the King of the Monsters in all of the heisei era Godzilla films (1984 – 1995). If you aren’t aware of how awesome this monster man is, make sure to check out the interview from 2014 too!
Back in March of this year, I attended Monster Mania to interview this legendary stuntman and I was so happy to be able to touch on some of the subjects that we didn’t have time for a couple of years ago. Enjoy!
MINIMAL MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Destoroyah’s Theme by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
2. Godzilla vs. Gigan Suite arranged by John DeSentis from Ifukube 100: A Legacy Of Monster Music (2015)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Want to hear the previous interview with Satsuma-san? Here you go.
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that if you want to send in your thoughts, questions (not that we would really be able to answer them for this film) and reviews The Magic Serpent (1966). If you are going to send in your “homework” for this film, make sure to do so before November 24th to be part of our discussion!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.31.2016: Shin Godzilla Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/10/31/10-31-2016-shin-godzilla-daikaiju-discussion/
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 06:17:21 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=43823:35:21Jeff, Kyle, Martin, Charlie and Sean break down Shin Godzilla in this epic episode!
If you downloaded the episode before 11PM on November 2nd, 2016, I apologize for the tech fail but the upload was cut off and I didn’t realize it until it was alread[...]Jeff, Kyle, Martin, Charlie and Sean break down Shin Godzilla in this epic episode!
If you downloaded the episode before 11PM on November 2nd, 2016, I apologize for the tech fail but the upload was cut off and I didn’t realize it until it was already out in the wild. You should download the recently updated audio file. Once again, gomenasai.
Holy shin, this is a massive episode! We’re talking about Shin Godzilla with a whole bunch of people. In addition to my standard crew, we actually welcome some additional voices from the first screening of Shin Godzilla in Portland and some of my friends from outside the Kaijucast core co-hosts. And this is a big one, people. I’m actually going to post some handy timestamps here for anyone who wants to jump to a particular spot…
04:32 – Kyle’s introduction from the Hollywood Theatre screening
20:25 – John DeSentis covers the NY Premiere
33:10 – Moviegoers’ thoughts on Shin Godzilla
45:00 – Kaijucast Group Daikaiju Discussion
125:00 – Listener Homework
186:00* – John Ruffin’s Analysis
*That’s not a typo. This episode clocks in at 3 hours and 35 minutes! [insert nervous laughter]
MUSIC OF MONSTROSITIES:
1. Fob_01 / Taba Strategy by Shiro Sagisu from Shin Godzilla (2016)
2. Decisive Battle by Shiro Sagisu from Neon Genesis: Evangelion (1995)
3. Persecution of the Masses (the 8-bit version) from Shin Godzilla (2016)
John DeSentis joins us briefly to share his experience of attending the New York’s Shin Godzilla premiere. Here’s John’s coverage of the film and the event.
Thanks to John Ruffin for providing his analysis of the film. Make sure to check out MyKaiju.com and specifically, check out John’s “How To Watch Shin Godzilla” article here.
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Scifi Japan’s Capsule Reviews & Coverage of Shin Godzilla
Funimation’s Coverage of the New York Premiere
Funimation’s Coverage of the Los Angeles Premiere
Toho reports bump in profits, thanks to Shin Godzilla and Your Name
Shin Godzilla Earns $1.8M During North American run
Special Effects Reel from Shin Godzilla’s Effects house, StealthWorks
CATASTORPHIC EVENTS:
November 2nd Film Festival in Ikebukuro
November 2nd Film Festival in Kyoto
Godzilla Store to open in Shinjuku!!! (here’s the official website)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
November’s Daikaiju Discussion is the 1966 film from Toei Studios, The Magic Serpent. If you would like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews, please do so before November 25th to have your homework part of the discussion!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno“SHIN GODZILLA” EXTENDS RUN WITH ENCORE SATURDAY MATINEE & SCREENINGS IN SELECT CITIES THRU OCTOBER 27http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/10/19/shin-godzilla-extends-run-with-encore-saturday-matinee-screenings-in-select-cities-thru-october-27/
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:11:42 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=437010.16.2016: Tokusatsu Television Revolutionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/10/16/10-16-2016-tokusatsu-television-revolution/
Mon, 17 Oct 2016 05:14:54 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=43621:16:36Kaijucast Change! This episode Kyle and Keith Foster talk about tokusatsu’s varied heroes.
For this episode, Keith Foster from Big Pimp Jones and Kodoja returns to the air waves. This time, we are talking about the “Super Seventies[...]Kaijucast Change! This episode Kyle and Keith Foster talk about tokusatsu’s varied heroes.
For this episode, Keith Foster from Big Pimp Jones and Kodoja returns to the air waves. This time, we are talking about the “Super Seventies” – not the swinging sounds, but the swanky superheroes who captivated the youth of Japan.
At one point in the past year, we were discussing the rise in popularity of heroes from the small screen and the decline of Japanese cinema and we thought it would be fun to share some favorites from the 1970s. Keith’s picks were Kikaida (1972), Inazuman (1973) and Toei’s Spider-man (1978). I chose Spectreman (1971), Ike! Godman (1972) and Majin Hunter Mitsurugi (1973).
Hope you enjoy the discussion and if you are interested in seeing the video I shot at Toei’s Studio Park, that’s here. And you can check out The Vinyle Exam’s Spider-Man episode here.
MUSIC:
1. EM20 Godzilla by Shiro Sagisu from Shin Godzilla (2016)
2. Opening Theme by Kunio Miyauchi from Spectreman (1971)
3. Go Go Kikaida by Michiaki Watanabe from Kikaida (1972)
4. Go! Godman by Yamashita Takeo from Ike! Godman (1972)
5. Fight Inazuman by Masato Shimon from Inazuman (1973)
6. Run! Through The Storm by Tsutomu Mizukami from Demon Hunter Mitsurugi (1973)
7. Spider-Man Theme by Yuki Hide from Spider-Man (1978)
8. Theme Shong by Masashi Tanaka from Ogon Bat (1967)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Ohhhhh, man …really looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts on Shin Godzilla. Don’t forget to have your thoughts, questions and reviews for this discussion turned in by October 24th to be included in the episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.30.2016: Legend of Dinosaurs & Monster Birds Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/09/30/09-30-2016-legend-of-dinosaurs-monster-birds-daikaiju-discussion/
Sat, 01 Oct 2016 06:45:39 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=43530:56:51Bryan, Rachel and Kyle fend off attacks from Plesiosaurs & Rhamphorhynchi while watching Legend of Dinosaurs & Monster Birds (1977).
In this episode we check out a 1977 monster movie from Toei called Legend of Dinosaurs & Monster Birds, [...]Bryan, Rachel and Kyle fend off attacks from Plesiosaurs & Rhamphorhynchi while watching Legend of Dinosaurs & Monster Birds (1977).
In this episode we check out a 1977 monster movie from Toei called Legend of Dinosaurs & Monster Birds, which is far more a Jaws ripoff than a kaiju film. This was a film that most of us were not really aware of until recently, and I can honestly say that even if you are a kaiju completionist, you could probably avoid this flick and we would never judge you. Regardless, there’s more for the episode than the discussion, we also had some news and catastrophic events – then there’s always music to play!
For anyone who wants to see what the “kaiju” in the “lake” at Toei Studio Movie Park looks like, here you go.
LEGENDS OF DINOSAURS AND MUSIC BIRDS:
1. Ultra Seven No Uta by the Garamones from Garamones (2016)
2. Main Titles by Masao Yagi from Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds (1977)
3. Legend of the Dinosaurs English Trailer
4. Escape From Nebula M Spacehunter by Daikaiju from Phase 2 (2010)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Q&A After Shin Godzilla screening in Japan with Cast and crew
Pacific 2 Maelstrom Casting and Production start date have been announced
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
10/1 Long Live the King in San Leandro, Ca
10/11 – Kaijucast vs. Shin Godzilla at Century Eastport 16 in Portland, Oregon
10/12 – Kyle intros Shin Godzilla at the Hollywood Theater in Portland, Oregon (look for “Wed, Oct 12 7:00 PM” ticket)
10/28 – The Alien Con in Santa Clara, Ca w/Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma & Tom Kitagawa
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION FOR OCTOBER:
This is not a drill, Toho’s newest giant monster movie is opening in North America next month and we expect a LOT of listeners to go see Shin Godzilla on the big screen and submit their thoughts questions and reviews for our discussion episode. If you would like to join in the fun, make sure to submit your review via our contact page before October 24th — and if you want to record an audio version of your “homework” just send us a link to download the file.
If you are going to opt for an audio submission, please make sure to follow these three rules:
1. Do not send a file that’s longer than three minutes.
2. Do not swear – the Kaijucast is a family friendly show, of course.
3. Try to have your talking points hammered out before you even start recording (that’s just general podcasting advice though).PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.14.2016: Monster Oddities of Japan LIVE from Rose City Comic Con!http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/09/14/09-14-2016-monster-oddities-of-japan-live-from-rose-city-comic-con/
Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:08:09 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=43420:53:07Join the Kaijucast in a broadcast version of the Monster Oddities of Japan panel from last weekend’s Rose City Comic Con!
This past weekend, we attended Rose City Comic Con in our home town of Portland, Oregon. Wow – it was fantastic thi[...]Join the Kaijucast in a broadcast version of the Monster Oddities of Japan panel from last weekend’s Rose City Comic Con!
This past weekend, we attended Rose City Comic Con in our home town of Portland, Oregon. Wow – it was fantastic this year! Keith Foster and I tabled together and sold Kodoja comics, soundtracks and prints plus I was able to sell some Kaijucast and Kaiju Corps stuff too. We also had our mini Portland cityscape set up and had an amazing time talking to everyone who came by the booth about giant monsters — some folks even wanted a photo in the booth! Major thanks if you came by and supported the Monster Arts!
In particular at the show, however, the Kaijucast put on a panel entitled Monster Oddities of Japan and I hope you enjoy this episode, which is the audio from that event. As I mention at the end, big thanks to Dave, Jeff, Bryan and Rachel for joining me in our presentation.
MOVIES WE TALKED ABOUT
Frankenstein Conquers The World (1965) *Tokyo shock DVD [OOP]* AIP Trailer / Japanese Trailer / AMC Introduction
Daimajin (1966) *BLURAY* Japanese Trailer / ADV Trailer / Mill Creek Entertainment’s BluRay Trailer
War of the Gargantuas (1966) *Classic Media DVD* Japanese Trailer / International Trailer / AIP Trailer with Monster Zero
Pulgasari (1985) *Watch on Youtube* Japanese Trailer / A Kim Jong Il Production: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator’s Rise to Power / The Lovers & The Despot [trailer]
Deep Sea Monster Raiga (2009) *Region 2 DVD* Teaser Trailer / Trailer
Gehara The Dark & Long Haired Monster (2009) *Dailymotion* Trailer
Just a side note, at the end of the panel a young attendee shared what he considered to be the first ever giant monster movie with us, even though it was a cartoon and wasn’t from Japan and is just a short. It was cut out of the episode for reasons, but I figured for posterity I should add it to the show notes. You can watch Windsor McCay’s The Pet on Youtube here.
MONSTROUS MELODIES:
1. The Anger of Baradagi by Akira Ifukube from Daikaiju Varan (1958)
2. Daikyoju Gappa by Miki Katsuhiko from Daikyoju Gappa (1967)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
We will be covering Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds (1977) this month for our Daikaiju Discussion. If you have access to the film, you can also be part of the discussion. Just send in your thoughts, questions and reviews of the film before September 23rd to be included in the episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.30.2016: Reptilian Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/08/30/08-30-2016-reptilian-daikaiju-discussion/
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:51:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=43310:57:52Ugh…. Reptilian.
Oh boy.
I don’t remember who requested Reptilian to be added the Daikaiju Discussion list, but for those of you who did… here you go? That sure was a film almost. Ok, seriously, this film is a 90s remake of the 19[...]Ugh…. Reptilian.
Oh boy.
I don’t remember who requested Reptilian to be added the Daikaiju Discussion list, but for those of you who did… here you go? That sure was a film almost. Ok, seriously, this film is a 90s remake of the 1967 South Korean kaiju film, Yongary (which coincidentally has been released on Bluray somewhat recently). Let’s be honest, this was a really terrible film and definitely one that was made more bearable thanks to my cohosts for the episode Martin, Sean and Charlie.
MUSIC FOR MONSTERS:
1. Terror Has Come Ashore by Yoko Ueno from Gamera The Brave (2006)
2. Preparations For Operation ‘Burial’ by Akira Ifukube from King Kong vs Godzilla (1962)
3. Reptilian English Trailer (2001)
4. Chikyu Kogeki Meirei by Akira Ifukube / Performed by Makoto Inoue from The Godzilla Legend Chronology (1984)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Godzilla All Art Attack 2 at Creature Features
Godzilla: Rage Across Time artist AJ Gregory on creating his cover
Previews’ Solicitations for Godzilla: Rage Across Time #4 & #5
Interview with Akira Takarada
Ultraman movies to get English dubs
Previews’ September Kaiju Lineup
X-Plus’ “Monster Emotion” Line with Red King & Kanegon
X-Plus Godzilla x Evangelion Evangelion Unit-01 “G” Awakening Form
Next month’s discussion film, The Legend of Dinosaurs & Monster Birds
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
9/7 – 9/12 Horrible Imaginings Film Festival in San Diego, CA
9/10 – 9/11 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR
— Come by Booth 820 to see “Kodoja vs. Kaijucast” and get your picture in our Portland cityscape!
— Don’t miss our panel Kaijucast: Monster Oddities of Japan in room 5 Saturday 9/10 at 2pm
— Our listener party will be Saturday night! Details TBD
10/28 – 10/30 Alien Con in Santa Clara, CA w/Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma and Tsutomu Kitagawa
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Next month, we’ll be discussing a Toei Film from 1977, Legend of Dinosaurs & Monster Birds. This movie is available on DVD but can be very expensive. If you’d like to be part of the daikaiju discussion, please send in your homework e to be included in the discussion episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.23.2016: Rifftrax’ Mothrahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/08/23/08-23-2016-rifftrax-mothra/
Wed, 24 Aug 2016 03:43:23 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=43211:15:35Martin, Gretchen, Clancy & Kyle talk about the experience of watching Mothra in the theater thank to the Rifftrax treatment!
This episode was (mostly) recorded after checking out the Rifftrax Mothra riffing on August 18th. I thought it would be [...]Martin, Gretchen, Clancy & Kyle talk about the experience of watching Mothra in the theater thank to the Rifftrax treatment!
This episode was (mostly) recorded after checking out the Rifftrax Mothra riffing on August 18th. I thought it would be fun to get a bunch of kaiju fans together to chat about the event. While we had a group of eight at the theater, only about half of us could hang out afterwards and discuss the film.
We also introduce a new voice in this episode – I’m not sure if she’ll be part of the show in the future, but my friend Gretchen joined us for the movie and the discussion. Huzzah for more ladies on the podcast!!
A word of warning, the discussion was recorded in a bar, very far from my audio safe space (aka the studio) so I did the best I could with that segment of the episode. Gomenasai!
MOTHRA MUSIC:
1. Main Titles by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)
2. Mothra by Atomship from The Crash of ’47 (2004)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Shin Godzilla’s Japanese Box Office results looks good!
Shin Godzilla becomes the highest grossing Godzilla film
Will Shin Godzilla kick off in North American theaters on Oct 11th?
Hideaki Anno Attends Special Screening of Shin Godzilla
Toho Announces Godzilla Animated Feature [& via Nerdist]
Kingdom of Great Special Effects Exhibit in Yokohama
New York Japan Society’s Godzilla Legend—Music of Akira Ifukube
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
9/7 – 9/12 Horrible Imaginings Film Festival in San Diego, CA — Showing Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction on Thursday!
9/10 – 9/11 – Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR
— Come check out our Kaiju Oddities panel Saturday the 10th @ 2pm
— Stay tuned – we will be organizing another listener party!
10/28 – 10/30 Alien Con in Santa Clara, CA w/ Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma & Tsutomu KitagawaPodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.12.2016: Gotouchi Kaiju w/Hiroshi Sagae & Sojiro Uchinohttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/08/12/08-12-2016-gotouchi-kaiju-whiroshi-sagae-sojiro-uchino/
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 18:43:49 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=43140:52:15
Sojiro Uchino, Kyle and Hiroshi Sagae share the monstrous project: GOTOUCHI KAIJU during G-Fest XXIII.
Hey folks, welcome to episode 182. This was recorded live at G-Fest XXIII in Chicago, Illinois and my guests were two awesome superstars f[...]
Sojiro Uchino, Kyle and Hiroshi Sagae share the monstrous project: GOTOUCHI KAIJU during G-Fest XXIII.
Hey folks, welcome to episode 182. This was recorded live at G-Fest XXIII in Chicago, Illinois and my guests were two awesome superstars from Japan. I failed to give them a proper introduction in the panel, so I am going to do it right now (and beg the Gotouchi Kaiju for forgiveness!) thanks to the G-Fest guest page.
Hiroshi Sagae is a master maquette sculptor, and model maker for the film and toy collectibles industries. He has contributed maquette sculpts and miniature work for numerous modern-day Godzilla and Gamera films, and most recently did sculpting work on Ultraman Saga in 2012.
A super kaiju-fan in his native Japan, Sojiro Uchino had small roles in episodes of Ultra-Q and Ultraman, as well as playing one of the Boy Scouts (along with Carl Craig) in Gamera vs. Viras. He is currently directing the Gotouchi Kaiju Project with Hiroshi Sagae.
These two are doing something that is absolutely amazing – and truth be told, I had no idea what a big deal it was until I met them at the convention. It was a thrill and an honor to talk to them about their Gotouchi Kaiju project, so I hope you enjoy what you hear in this live podcast panel that I titled “Regional Kaiju-ology”!
LOCAL KAIJU MUSIC:
1. Theme of Gotouchi Kaiju [English version] by Katokutai Band (2016)
REQUIRED VIEWING:
The official website of Gotouchi Kaiju
Gotouchi Kaiju “Destroy all Monsters” Video
Gotouchi Kaiju Demonstration (Full Video)
And you should totally check out that Katokutai Band, too; they cover a lot of tokusatsu songs (and write originals). Uchino-san thinks they would be a great addition to G-Fest and I completely agree. Check out their videos – especially the Ultraman Leo cover and their video with Bin Furuya, the original Ultraman suit actor. I hope I can catch a performance during one of my visits to Japan. Oh, and the keyboard player is in the Garamones too!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.31.2016: Troll Hunter Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/07/31/07-31-2016-troll-hunter-daikaiju-discussion/
Mon, 01 Aug 2016 05:55:19 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=42971:05:08Rachel, Kyle and Bryan check under the numerous Portland bridges for the Trollhunter in this discussion episode!
We’re trolling Norway in this episode because our daikaiju discussion series takes a look at Troll Hunter (2010). We really enjoye[...]Rachel, Kyle and Bryan check under the numerous Portland bridges for the Trollhunter in this discussion episode!
We’re trolling Norway in this episode because our daikaiju discussion series takes a look at Troll Hunter (2010). We really enjoyed this found footage film and we apparently weren’t alone since the listeners seemed to favor this film as well.
NORWEGIAN TROLL CHANTIES:
1. Troll Hunter Trailer Audio (2010)
2. Mjod by Kvelertak from Kvelertak (2010)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Strap yourselves in, Kaiju Corps… next month, we are watching the Korean “remake” of Yonggary from 19999, Reptilian. This is another one that isn’t part of the Kaijucast collection as of this writing, but I am hoping to pick up a DVD of the movie and do some research on the film itself before the discussion. If you’d like to submit your thoughts questions and reviews for the episode, please make sure you turn in your homework by August 26th.
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
8/18 Rifftrax Mothra — and if you’re in Portland, Oregon come see the movie with us!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.25.2016: Godzilla Newsplosionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/07/25/07-25-2016-godzilla-newsplosion/
Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:10:05 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=42951:06:35We’re imagining Shin-goji listening to the Kaijucast discuss his most recent incarnation and the news surrounding giant monsters from around the world!
Yep… running out of creative titles for these news episodes. And I am not going to gu[...]We’re imagining Shin-goji listening to the Kaijucast discuss his most recent incarnation and the news surrounding giant monsters from around the world!
Yep… running out of creative titles for these news episodes. And I am not going to guarantee that this one is super fresh, either, but I got everyone together to chat about the massive amount of news that dropped since our last meeting. Seriously, we are being inundated with Godzilla news from both sides of the Pacific Ocean.
Anyway, we have lots of stuff to cover, so let’s dive right in!
MONO-MUSIC:
1. Godzilla Akimbo by Motorhead from Dirty Love (1990)
SUGGESTED READING/VIEWING:
Shin-Godzilla Trailer & TV Spots
Toho Markets Shin Godzilla/Godzilla Resurgence to 100 Territories
Shin-Godzilla vs. Crayon Shin Chan
Godzilla Stomps Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City Mall (video)
Fukuoka Tower gets big visitor
Fukuoka Exhibition “Godzilla At The Museum: Creative Tracks of Daikaiju” (& the Museum’s page in English*)
Shin-Godzilla Rice Paddy Art (& if you want to see more examples)
[Apparently the Tokyo premiere was last night]
Special Shin-Godzilla Behind-the-Scenes Broadcast Schedule
Shin-Godzilla Lottery Write-Up
(all of this ^ is direct from Japan)
SDCC: FUNIMATION LICENSES SHIN-GODZILLA TO NORTH AMERICA!
SDCC: NECA Shin Godzilla Prototype Photo
SDCC: Bluefin Tamashii Nations SDCC Gigantic Burning Godzilla Comparison (video)
SDCC: Kong: Skull Island Trailer Debuts!
SDCC: ShoutFactoryTV announces July 31st Ultraman Marathon with August Ragone!
WONDERFESTIVAL: Zokei Kobo Shin-Godzilla
WONDERFESTIVAL: $1000 51cm Kaiyodo Shin-Godzilla
WONDERFESTIVAL: Godzilla x Evangelion Crossover Statues
WONDERFESTIVAL: X-Plus Table Lineup
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
7/29 – 7/31 FandomFest in Louisville, KY w/ Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Tsutomu Kitagawa, Mizuho Yoshida, Bin Furuya & Shjinji Nishikawa!
Check out Celebrity Icons’ FB page for more events in the future!
7/30 Godzilla Night 5 in San Leandro, CA at the historic Bal Theater – showing Godzilla 2000 with special guest Michael Schlesinger, the original tokusatsu classic Mothra (1961).
In addition to films and guests, Godzilla Night 5 will also have new and returning Godzilla venders including Vinyl Kaiju Legion, Kevin d’Antonio, Charlie Soto, artist Gaz Gretsky and Kimono My House.
Prizes will be available in abundance! Audience members will have the chance to win door prizes. Those wanting to try their luck can also enter a raffle for autographed photos of Hiroshi Koizumi, Kenji Sahara, Haruo Nakajima, Shinichi Wakasa and Tsutomu Kitagawa courtesy of Jim Cirronella of Celebrity Icons.
For tickets and information on the show, please visit Bay Area Film Events webpage, the Bay Area Film Events Facebook page or the Godzilla Night 5 Event Page.
…another cool event, but not kaiju-related (if you’re in Japan & love Yokai)
7/5 – 8/28 From Eery to Endearing: Yokai in the Arts of Japan at the Edo Tokyo Museum in Tokyo, Japan
SHOUT FACTORYTV’S ULTRAMAN 50th ANNIVERSARY MARATHON
On July 31st at Noon Pacific, tokusatsu expert August Ragone will be your host in presenting 12 of his favorite episodes of the classic series, on Shout Factory TV and on Pluto TV (Channel 515)! Or get the Pluto TV app for tablet and TV devices (Roku, Amazon Fire, Fire TV Stick, Android, Chromecast, and Apple Airplay), mobile (iOS, Android and Amazon), and on the web — SHUWATCH!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.11.2016: Godzilla Rage Across Time Creators Jeremy Robinson & Matt Frankhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/07/12/07-11-2016-godzilla-rage-across-time-creators-jeremy-robinson-matt-frank/
Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:32:31 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=42810:47:13Matt Frank & Jeremy Robinson, the creators behind Godzilla: Rage Across Time from IDW Publishing.
For this episode, Kyle welcomes the creative team behind the first issue of IDW Publishing’s upcoming series, Godzilla Rage Across Time, Jere[...]Matt Frank & Jeremy Robinson, the creators behind Godzilla: Rage Across Time from IDW Publishing.
For this episode, Kyle welcomes the creative team behind the first issue of IDW Publishing’s upcoming series, Godzilla Rage Across Time, Jeremy Robinson and Matt Frank. While Matt has been on the podcast before, Jeremy’s name may sound familiar because of his contributions to the kaiju genre via the literature branch. Jeremy is the author of the Project Nemesis books. The two were tapped for their concept tale in which Godzilla appears in fuedal-era Japan.
Move over dinosaurs… monsters used to rule the planet! Travel to different time periods to examine the origin of myths that fueled nightmares! In this first installment, Godzilla brings his terror to feudal Japan!
MONSTER MINUTIA:
1. Main Titles by Kiyoko Ogino from Yamato Takeru (1994)
SUGGESTED READING:
Jeremy Robinson Online
Matt Frank’s DeviantArt Page
Preorder Godzilla: Rage Across Time at Things From Another World
American Gothic Press, Famous Monsters of Filmland’s comic imprint
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
7/15 – 7/16 G-FEST XXIII in Chicago, IL Here’s the Kaijucast schedule
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
We are watching Trollhunter (2010) this month! If you’d like to submit your “homework” for the discussion episode, make sure you send in your thoughts, questions and reviews before July 22nd to be included.
CHECK IT:
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno6.30.2016: Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/06/30/6-30-2016-ultraman-tiga-ultraman-dyna-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:56:49 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=42701:04:29Kyle tackles the dynamic duo of Ultramen: Tiga and Dyna, Warriors of the Star Light!
It’s another Daikaiju Discussion and this was completely recorded and edited all in one day… because tomorrow is July. Anyway, Kyle flew solo for this m[...]Kyle tackles the dynamic duo of Ultramen: Tiga and Dyna, Warriors of the Star Light!
It’s another Daikaiju Discussion and this was completely recorded and edited all in one day… because tomorrow is July. Anyway, Kyle flew solo for this mission. Hope you enjoy!
MUSIC:
1. Tiga Brave Love Tiga by Chikyuu Bouei Dan from Ultraman Tiga (1996)
2. Symphonic Suite “Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna” 3rd movement “Super GUTS!” by Tatemi Yano from Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light (1998)
3. Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light English Trailer Audio (1998)
4. Shinin’ on Love by Hironobu Kageyama and Tatsuya Maedafrom Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light (1998)
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
7/15 – 7/17 G-FEST XXIII in Chicago, IL
7/29 – 7/31 FandomFest in Louisville, KY w/Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Tsutomu Kitagawa, Mizuho Yoshida & Bin Furuya
8/12 – 8/14 Power Morphicon in Los Angeles, CA w/Yuuta Mochizuki, Seiju Umon, Takumi Hashimoto, Reiko Chiba, Keiichi Wada & Tsutomu Kitagawa
8/18 & 8/23 Rifftrax vs. Mothra Live in theaters via Fathom Events
10/28 – 10/30 AlienCon in Santa Clara, CA w/Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma & Tsutomu Kitagawa
Celebrity Icons on Facebook
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Next month, we look beyond the boundaries of the Far East and hop over to Norway to track down the native giants in the 2010 “found footage” film, Trollhunter! If you’d like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews of this European giant monster movie, please do so before July 22nd to be part of the discussion episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.20.2016: Godzilla News Hour (and a half)http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/06/20/06-20-2016-godzilla-news-hour-and-a-half/
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:08:56 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=42581:38:34
Well, well, well… Did someone ask for more giant monsters in the news? Because that’s what’s happened, folks. We have a massive news episode for your listening pleasure. Martin, Charles and Rachel came over so we could “ooh[...]
Well, well, well… Did someone ask for more giant monsters in the news? Because that’s what’s happened, folks. We have a massive news episode for your listening pleasure. Martin, Charles and Rachel came over so we could “ooh” and “aah” over all of the domestic and international Godzilla goings-on.
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Ultraman No Uta by the Garamones from Garamones (2016)
2. Mothra vs. Godzilla by Akira Ifukube (1964)
3. Terror of Godzilla English Language Trailer (1978)
4. Kishii Mai by Akira Ifukube from Symphonic Fury: The Music of Japanese Monsters (2016)
5. Godzilla 1984 performed by Makoto Inoue from The Godzilla Legend Chronology Vol. 2 (1986)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Godzilla Rage Across Time Solicitation from IDW Publishing
Kraken Releasing To Release Return of Godzilla to US Home Video
– Matt Greefield (ADV Films/Kraken Releasing) Interview on TohoKingdom.com
Godzilla x Gudetama Crossover Marketing Campaign
Ultraman Anniversary Event
Gareth Edwards Leaves Godzilla 2
Banpresto Shin-Gojira Reveal
Shin Gojira vs. Namja Town Event July 15th – September 25th in Ikebukuro ( here are even more details)
SH MonsterArts Updates from Tokyo Toy Show
The Art of Shin Gojira Book (in Japanese)
PARCO Department Store Crossover
Godzilla Resurgence NOT Coming to the US?
John Boyega tagged for role in Pacific Rim 2 (& more from EW.com)
New documentary The Lovers and the Despot all about Shin Sang-ok & actress Choi Eun-hee ( trailer )
Life-Size Shin-Gojira Footprint in Hokkaido
El Rey’s KAIJULY is coming!
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
7/15 – 7/17 G-Fest XXIII in Chicago, IL (See G-Fest info below)
7/29 – 7/31 Fandom Fest in Louisville, KY w/ Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Tsutomu Kitagawa, Mizuho Yoshida & Bin Furuya
8/12 – 8/14 Power Morphicon in Los Angeles, CA w/ Yuuta Mochizuki, Seiju Umon, Takumi Hashimoto, Reiko Chiba, Keiichi Wada & Tsutomu Kitagawa
10/28 – 10/30 Alien Con in Santa Clara, CA w/ Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma & Tsutomu Kitagawa
G-FEST UPDATES:
Special Guests: Akira Takarada, Bin Furuya, Hiroko Sakurai, Yoshikazu Ishii, Robert Scott Field, August Ragone, Tony Isabella, Carl Craig & Aojiro Uchino
Kaijucast-ic Panels: Godzilla Masterpiece Theater (Sunday @ 2PM) & Regional Kaiju-ology (Sunday @ 4PM)
…but go ahead and check out the full schedule here)!
Kaijucast Listener Party: Sponsored by Spooky Pinball LLC — Saturday night! (more details to come!)
Summit Kaiju “Planet X” Photo Contest — FB Page / Official Rules / Contest Submissions
Kaijucast Merch will be available in Artists Alley on FRIDAY ONLY
Vampire Robots Exclusive Zornow Cover (not specifically Kaijucast related, just bad ass)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
We’re watching a heisei Ultra-flick this month, Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light (1998) and now that I have more Ultra-knowledge under my belt, I’m looking forward to seeing this one again. If you want to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews before June 25th, we’d love to share your review during the discussion.
KAIJUCAST SHOP:
The Kaijucast store is now open and over here.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.11.2016: Monster Mania 30 Godzilla Suit Actor Panelhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/06/11/06-11-2016-monster-mania-30-godzilla-suit-actor-panel/
Sun, 12 Jun 2016 05:30:11 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=42481:19:18Mizuho Yoshida & Kenpachiro Satsuma entertain the crowds at Monster Mania 30.
For this episode, we wind the clock back to March when I attended the Monster Mania convention in New Jersey. The Godzilla suit actors Kenpachiro Satsuma (1984 –[...]Mizuho Yoshida & Kenpachiro Satsuma entertain the crowds at Monster Mania 30.
For this episode, we wind the clock back to March when I attended the Monster Mania convention in New Jersey. The Godzilla suit actors Kenpachiro Satsuma (1984 – 1995) and Mizuho Yoshida (2001) were guests and took part in a panel about their history in rubber suits. Hope you enjoy, folks!
MUSIC TO PLAY:
1. Ultra Q Theme performed by the Garamones from Garamones (2016)
2. Suite From Godzilla, Mothra, And King Ghidorah Giant Monsters All Out Attack conducted by John DeSentis from Symphonic Fury! The Music of Japanese Monsters (2016)
SUGGESTING VIEWING:
Kaijucast Redbubble Shop is now open!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
For our film this month, we are watching and discussing Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light from 1999. Make sure to have your homework turned in before June 25th to be included in the disucssion! And you can submit your homework via our contact form here.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.25.2016: 50 Years of Gamera Panel from G-Festhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/05/25/05-25-2016-50-years-of-gamera-panel-from-g-fest/
Thu, 26 May 2016 02:19:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39900:55:02Kyle and August Ragone attempt to plow through the entirety of Gamera’s history during G-Fest XXIII… can they do it??
This episode of the Kaijucast was recorded at last year’s G-Fest convention in Chicago, Illinois. August Ragone a[...]Kyle and August Ragone attempt to plow through the entirety of Gamera’s history during G-Fest XXIII… can they do it??
This episode of the Kaijucast was recorded at last year’s G-Fest convention in Chicago, Illinois. August Ragone and I thought it would be a fun panel idea to go through the entirety of Gamera’s filmography (which at the time was just about 50 years old). By all accounts, we should have been able to do it, but (spoiler warning) we were only able to get through the Showa era’s films (1965 – 1980).
Also, I was unfortunately running around so much that I forgot to hit the record button before the actual panel started, but you’re in luck! Listener, fellow podcaster and generally awesome dude, Robert Wright-Stasko happened to record the whole thing from the audience. Thanks, Robert! Since this is a phone recording, we didn’t have the control over the audio, so expect some variances.
Because this is just a panel, I only played some Gamera songs and kept it to the Showa era.
MELODIC MUSIC OF MASSIVE PROPORTIONS:
1. Gamera March/Theme Song by Shunsuke Kikuchi from Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
2. (Another) Gamera Theme Song (Twist) by from Tadashi Yamauchi from Daikaiju Gamera (1965)
We’ll be back with another episode before the end of the month (I should probably start making my way through the backlog), but until then I hope you enjoy the panel recording!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.14.2016: Spring Shin Gojira News Roundup!http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/05/14/05-14-2016-spring-shin-gojira-news-roundup/
Sat, 14 May 2016 19:33:30 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=42241:29:31Kyle, Rachel and Jeff discuss the recent Shin-Gojira news.
So much has happened in the past month! Japan’s new Godzilla film is on the horizon, and I’ve been traveling so I never had a chance to chat about this with my co-hosts. So this [...]Kyle, Rachel and Jeff discuss the recent Shin-Gojira news.
So much has happened in the past month! Japan’s new Godzilla film is on the horizon, and I’ve been traveling so I never had a chance to chat about this with my co-hosts. So this episode is almost entirely about the Godzilla Resurgence news that broke in the past month. We’ll cover some of the other news stories in another upcoming episode, but we hope you enjoy our speculations and roundtable chat.
MINOR MUSIC:
1. Shin-Gojira Teaser Audio (2016)
2. Mothra by Godflesh from Pure (1992)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Shin-Gojira / Godzilla Resurgence Japanese Trailer
August Ragone’s Shin-Gojira Reveal coverage
Banpresto Announces MASSIVE Shin-Goji figure & Lottery
Bandai Release plans for Shin-Godzilla
Nico Nico Super Conference displays Godzilla maquette
Godzilla vs. Evangelion Marketing Crossover Details via CrunchyRoll & Kotaku’s Coverage
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.28.2016: Monster March Madness Concludeshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/04/28/04-28-2016-monster-march-madness-concludes/
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:19:20 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=42010:59:19Monster March Madness concludes!
Trying to edit podcasts while traveling isn’t so easy, so now that I’m back at home and you’ve all been at the edges of your seats (and I’m sure you haven’t become bored with the wait, r[...]Monster March Madness concludes!
Trying to edit podcasts while traveling isn’t so easy, so now that I’m back at home and you’ve all been at the edges of your seats (and I’m sure you haven’t become bored with the wait, right??) it’s time to crown the winner of our MONSTER MARCH MADNESS tournament! And yes, I’m painfully aware that we’re almost in May, but that’s not the important part.
The important part is that this episode contains the three final bouts in which we go from Elite/Hateful Eight to Final/Fearful Four and finally the Championship itself. We’ve broken it up with some music for you so you can pretend that these were separated by a week or so (use your imagination, people!).
If you’re looking for the number of Gigan figures/statues in my collection (as mentioned at the end of the episode) I think I’m going to put together a video showing me count them all instead of including it in this installment of the podcast.
We should be back soon with a brand new episode covering the Shin Gojira trailer that was released while I was in Japan! Woohoo!!!
MONSTER MARCH MUSIC:
1. All Monsters Attack by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
2. Clash of the Two Giant Monsters by Ko Otani from Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996)
3. Last Shot by Alexandre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
4. Godzula by M.O.D. from Gross Misconduct (2009)
CONGRATS:
Big huzzahs to our second and first place winners, Raven Johnson and Justin Greene!
Check these out – artist Frankie Washington created these killer sketch cards based on the battles fought during Monster March Madness!
Kong vs Hedorah by Frankie Washington
Daimajin vs. Gamera by Frankie WashingtonPodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.09.2016: March Madness Continues!http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/04/09/04-09-2016-march-madness-continues/
Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:33:41 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=41920:41:08Monster March Madness continues!
Are you ready for another round of Monster March Madness? Well we sure hope so! The excitement continues in this special episode of the Kaijucast. And yeah, yeah – once again, we understand that were at the beg[...]Monster March Madness continues!
Are you ready for another round of Monster March Madness? Well we sure hope so! The excitement continues in this special episode of the Kaijucast. And yeah, yeah – once again, we understand that were at the beginning of April and there’s a little bit of a misnomer there. Hopefully next year will be a bit more organized and timely.
Dave, Sean, Charles, Rachel and Bryan joined me for this exciting elimination round and you might be surprised at which monsters came out on top.
This is a short episode and we only cover the MMM bouts here. That said, where are we in the competition?
MUSIC:
1. Return of Ultraman by the Garamones (2016)
WINNERS:
We’re seeing the champions for each region in this competition. Next up, the beasts traverse those enemy lines and face off against their opponents in a battle royale.
GODZILLA REGION:
Godzilla 2014 vs. 2004 :: GODZILLA 2014 WINS
SHOWA REGION::
Gigan vs. Hedorah :: HEDORAH WINS
HEISEI/MILLENNIUM REGION:
Battra vs. Orga :: BATTRA WINS
NON-TOHO REGION:
Ultraman vs. Gamera :: GAMERA WINS
What will happen in the final bouts of this epic and inaugural knock-down-drag-out fight? Tune in and find out!
Major thanks to Andy Campbell and Keith Foster for providing the recap.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.31.2016: Yamato Takeru Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/03/31/03-31-2016-yamato-takeru-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:27:26 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=41811:43:39The crew dives deep into Japanese mythology (sort of) with our discussion of Yamato Takeru (Orochi the Eight-Headed Dragon).
We are back with our third episode of March! And, yes, I realize that this technically is getting posted on April 1st…[...]The crew dives deep into Japanese mythology (sort of) with our discussion of Yamato Takeru (Orochi the Eight-Headed Dragon).
We are back with our third episode of March! And, yes, I realize that this technically is getting posted on April 1st….but it’s not a joke – the new episode is here and we are talking about Yamato Takeru, Toho’s semi-remake of their 1959 film Birth of Japan but focusing on the Japanese legend of the same name. Released in the US as ORochi the Eight-Headed Dragon, this film holds an interesting place in kaiju cinema due to it’s mythological connections to what is essentially Japan’s religious origin story.
We also jumped into our second elimination round for Monster March Madness (see the results below), with so many contenders being knocked out of the competition, how will the next rounds fare for these monsters of mass destruction?? Tune into the next episode to find out!
MAD MUSIC FOR MONSTERS:
1. Main Titles & Godzilla vs. the Super X by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
2. The Inner Beast Awakens by Kiyoko Ogino from Yamato Takeru (1994)
3. English Trailer for Orochi The Eight-Headed Dragon (1994)
4. Rain by Glay from Yamato Takeru (1994)
MONSTER MARCH MADNESS:
Click to view large version of our 3/31 Monster March Madness results!
GODZILLA REGION:
2014 vs. 1992 — 2014 WINS!
2001 vs 2002 — 2001 WINS!
2004 vs 1968 — 2004 WINS!
2000 vs 74 — 2000 WINS!
SHOWA REGION:
King Kong vs. King Ghidorah — King Kong WINS!
Varan vs. Mothra — Varan WINS!
Rodan vs. Gigan — Gigan WINS!
Jet Jaguar vs. Hedorah — Hedorah WINS!
HEISEI MILLENNIUM
Monster X vs Biollante — Monster X WINS!
Mecha King Ghidorah vs Battra — Battra WINS!
Orga vs Mothra 92 — Orga WINS!
Mechagodzilla 93 vs Destoroyah — Mechagodzilla WINS!
NON TOHO KAIJU
Ultraman vs Otachi — Ultraman WINS!
Baltan vs. Slattern — Slattern WINS!
Legion vs. Daimajin — Daimaijin WINS!
Gamera vs Iris — Gamera WINS!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno3.29.2016: Monster March Madness Elimination Round 1http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/03/29/3-29-2016-monster-march-madness-elimination-round-1/
Tue, 29 Mar 2016 23:23:32 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=41671:23:57Monster March Madness begins with this special elimination episode of the Kaijucast!
In a bit of a break from our normal fare, the Kaijucast has embarked on what could easily be an annual event here and we really hope you enjoy this as much as we di[...]Monster March Madness begins with this special elimination episode of the Kaijucast!
In a bit of a break from our normal fare, the Kaijucast has embarked on what could easily be an annual event here and we really hope you enjoy this as much as we did while recording the episode.
The rest of the world seems to be obsessing over the NCAA tournament, but we continue our life-long obsessing over giant monsters from the land of the rising sun and have launched a new series of episodes and segments entitled MONSTER MARCH MADNESS! If you didn’t listen to episode #168 (in which Keith Foster and I detail how this entire thing works), this is a round of 32 elimination battles that will determine this year’s winners of kaiju supremacy.
As such, this episode covers no news, catastrophic events or housekeeping announcements… only the battles between these strange beasts from the far east (mostly). We did, however, manage to squeeze in a few tracks for your listening pleasure:
MONSTER MARCH MUSIC TO DRIVE YOU MAD:
1. The Greatest Battle On Earth I by Akira Ifukube from Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
2. The Godzilla Remix by Mike Relm (2014)
3. Godzilla vs. Tokyo by Zebrahead from G.Lasts…tribute to Godzilla 50th (2004)
Big thanks to everyone who submitted their brackets for the tournament and to our panelists! We’ll be back with another round of Monster March Madness results at the end of our daikaiju discussion episode in just a couple of days.
Here are the results from the first exciting round of elimination battles!
Results from round one of our elimination matches (click to embiggen* this image).
GODZILLA REGION:
1985 vs 2014 :: 2014 WINS!
1992 vs 1954 :: 1992 WINS!
73 vs 2001 :: 2001 WINS!
66 vs 2002 :: 2002 WINS!
1962 vs 2004 :: 2004 WINS!
1968 vs 1989 :: 1968 WINS!
1975 vs 2000 :: 2000 WINS!
1974 vs 1994 :: 1974 WINS!
SHOWA REGION:
Sanda & Gaira vs. King Kong 1962 :: King Kong WINS!
Manda vs Ghidorah :: Ghidorah WINS!
Minya vs Varan :: Varan WINS!
Angilas vs Mothra :: Mothra WINS!
Baragon vs Rodan :: Rodan WINS!
Megalon vs Gigan :: Gigan WINS!
Titanosaurus vs Jet Jaguar :: Jet Jaguar WINS!
Mechagodzilla vs Hedorah :: Hedorah WINS!
HEISEI/MILLENNIUM REGION:
Ghidorah ’91 vs Monster X :: Monster X WINS!
Biollante vs Mothra 2001 :: Biollante WINS!
Megaguirus vs Mecha-King Ghidorah :: Mecha-King Ghidorah WINS!
Battra vs Kiryu Mechagodzilla :: Battra WINS!
Orga vs GINO :: Orga WINS!
Mothra ’92 vs MUTO Male :: Mothra 92 WINS!
Mechagodzilla 93 vs Spacegodzilla :: Mechagodzilla 93 WINS!
Destoroyah vs MUTO Female :: Destoroyah WINS!
NON-TOHO REGION:
Leatherback vs Ultraman :: Ultraman WINS!
Knifehead vs Otachi :: Otachi WINS!
Baltan vs Gyaos :: Baltan WINS!
Big Man Japan vs. Slattern :: Slattern WINS!
Legion vs Gappa :: Legion WINS!
Daimajin vs Raiga :: Daimajin WINS!
Iris vs Ultraseven :: Iris WINS!
Gamera vs Death Kappa :: Gamera WINS!
*Simpsons references for the win, right??PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.12.2016: Return to the Monster Garagehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/03/12/03-12-2016-return-to-the-monster-garage/
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:21:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=41492:06:29Kevin DeAntonia, Dell Martinez, Bob Johnson, Loren “Butch” Portillo and Barrie Evans return to the Monster Garage and the Kaijucast!
Back from the depths of the past, we return to the Monster Garage to chat with our friends from the Bay [...]Kevin DeAntonia, Dell Martinez, Bob Johnson, Loren “Butch” Portillo and Barrie Evans return to the Monster Garage and the Kaijucast!
Back from the depths of the past, we return to the Monster Garage to chat with our friends from the Bay area. Bob Johnson, Barrie Evans, Butch Portillo, Kevin DeAntonio and (newcomer to the Garage) Dell Martinez got together in that wonderful Monster Garage to talk Japan and other tokusatsu stuff with me.
MONSTER GARAGE MUSIC:
1. Space Battleship Yamato theme by Isao Sasaki from Uchuu Senkan Yamato (1974)
2. Susume! Gorenger by Isao Sasaki, Mitsuko Horie & Columbia Cradle Club from Gorenger (1975)
3. US Version of Spectreman Theme Song (1978)
4. Go, Go Kikaida by Yuuki Hide from Kikaider (1972)
5. Opening Theme by Kazuo Koike, Chuumei Watanabe from Great Mazinga (1974)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
ScifiJapan.com
Scifi Japan on FB
BAFE on FB
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/11 – 3/13 Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ w/Kenpachiro Satsuma & Mizuho Yoshida
4/1 – 4/3 Spooky Empire in Orlando, FL w/Kenpachiro Satsuma, Tom Kitagawa & Bun Furuya
4/22 – 4/25 Monsterpalooza in Pasadena, CA w/Haruo Nakajima, Keizo Murase, Shinichi Wakasa, Shinji Nishikawa & Linda Miller!
6/10 – 6/12 Eternal Con in Garden City, NY with Yuuta Mochizuki & Reiko Chiba
MONSTER MARCH MADNESS:
Head over to our Monster March Madness page and grab your bracket. Fill it out and send it in!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next Daikaiju Discussion film is Yamato Takeru, or as it’s known in the US (because of the ADV release) Orochi the Eight-Headed Dragon. If you want to be a part of the episode, make sure to send your homework in before Thursday, March 24th.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.29.2016: Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/02/29/02-29-2016-godzilla-vs-spacegodzilla-daikaiju-discussion/
Tue, 01 Mar 2016 07:44:56 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=41342:21:39The battle is set -it’s the Kaijucast crew versus Spacegodzilla!
Sorry for the delay on the episode, but also for the delay in this posting. Last night my server was nearly unresponsive so I was staring at my laptop screen with the most angry [...]The battle is set -it’s the Kaijucast crew versus Spacegodzilla!
Sorry for the delay on the episode, but also for the delay in this posting. Last night my server was nearly unresponsive so I was staring at my laptop screen with the most angry of late night eyes. Regardless…
Hey, it’s our daikaiju discussion for Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla in which we talk for almost two hours about the merits and misteps of the mid-90s monster movie. I was joined by Bryan, Rachel, Martin, Sean and Charles for this viewing and subsequent chat. And due to the tardiness of this update, I’m going to leave it at that!
MONSTER MUSIC O’THE MONTH:
1. Under the Sea by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla (1954)
2. Main Titles by Akira Ifukube from War of the Gargantuas (1966)
3. Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla Main Titles by Takayuki Hattori from Monster Mania: Music from the classic Godzilla Films (1998)
4. Japanese teaser trailer for Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (1994)
5. Decisive Battle by Chacha Maru from Godzilla vs. Heavy Metal (1994)
GIANT RADIOACTIVE NEWS:
Tadd Galusha’s cover to Issue #3 of Godzilla Oblivion
Pacific Rim Director Announced: Steven S. Deknight
Fujimi Models’ Godzilla and Maser Cannon
Kaijucast and Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction nominated for 2016 Rondo Award
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/11 – 3/13 Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ w/Kenpachiro Satsuma & Mizuho Yoshida
4/1 – 4/3 Spooky Empire in Orlando, FL w/Kenpachiro Satsuma, Tom Kitagawa, Bin Furuya,
4/22 – 4/24 Monsterpalooza in Pasadena, CA w/Haruo Nakajima, Keizo Murase, Shinishi Wakasa, Shinji Nishikawa
MARCH MADNESS:
If you want to take part in our Monster March Madness, keep an eye on our social media platforms and this page!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film up for discussion is Yamato Takeru, or as it is known in the US: Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon. If you’d like to send in your homework, please do so before Thursday, March 24th to be included in the discussion episode. And remember…. Bryan hasn’t seen this one!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.19.2016: Giant Radioactive Yak Attackhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/02/19/02-19-2016-giant-radioactive-yak-attack/
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:22:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=41231:20:24Almost too many weirdos to fit in the frame, it’s another Yak Attack episode!
Jeff, Dave, Charles, Sean, Bryan AND Rachel join me for this explicit Yak Attack episode since I need more time to get the second Monster Music Mania episode done. I[...]Almost too many weirdos to fit in the frame, it’s another Yak Attack episode!
Jeff, Dave, Charles, Sean, Bryan AND Rachel join me for this explicit Yak Attack episode since I need more time to get the second Monster Music Mania episode done. I can’t remember the last time we had a group this big on the show and, I’ll be honest, it was more difficult to rein in the conversation but it was so good to hang with these guys again… hopefully you’ll enjoy it too!
SINGULAR MOMENT OF MUSIC:
1. Everybody Loves A Chubby Dude by Turbonegro from Retox (2007)
DAIKAIJU DISUCSSION REMINDER:
We don’t mention it in the episode, but there’s less than a week to send in your homework (the deadline is Wednesday, February 24th) for our Daikaiju Discussion of Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994). Make sure to use our handy contact form to send us your thoughts, questions and reviews for the next discussion episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno02.03.2016: Emergency Broadcastinghttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/02/03/02-03-2016-emergency-broadcasting/
Thu, 04 Feb 2016 05:56:11 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=41023:00:16Kyle, Rachel, Bryan and (new voice on the Kaijucast) Charles barely survive the three hour, 5th Annual Emergency Broadcast.
Proof positive that we pulled off the 5th annual Emergency Broadcast this past Sunday, it’s episode #165! My cohosts fo[...]Kyle, Rachel, Bryan and (new voice on the Kaijucast) Charles barely survive the three hour, 5th Annual Emergency Broadcast.
Proof positive that we pulled off the 5th annual Emergency Broadcast this past Sunday, it’s episode #165! My cohosts for this particular episode were Bryan and Rachel Cook, and we introduce a brand new voice to the podcast, Charles Babbage. We look forward to hearing more from him as we continue the podcast into the future…into that dimension we’ve never seen!
We had a blast sending our ridiculous little show out into the internet’s airwaves – thanks to everyone who joined us in the chatroom and listened live, our special guests, Ed Holland of Monster Attack Team Magazine, Chris Martinez of The Alder Kings & Night of the Fire-Beast and award winner artist and painter Bob Eggleton. Additionally, I want to thank Rachel and Bryan for their immense help in getting everything done and Lady Kyle for helping manage our social media during the show. These special episodes are so much fun and it’s because of you guys — the Kaiju Corps!
Ok, I know I don’t need to keep apologizing to the listeners about long shows. Think of this as a warning instead of an apology. The show is three hours. Make sure you take breaks, stay hydrated and wear protective head gear while you listen. Until our next episode, ja mata.
EMERGENCY MUSIC:
(Pre-roll music will be posted later this week)
1. Battle In Outer Space Suitefrom Symphonic Fury! (2015)
2. Tokyo Stomp by The Alder Kings (2014)
3. Ending by Ko Otani from Symphonic Fury! (2015)
SUGGESTED READING:
Monster Attack Team Magazine
Website – Facebook – Order Online – Kaiju Sakaba Event
Night of the Fire-Beast
Facebook – Order Online – Insane Comics
The Alder Kings
Bob’s ART du Jour (Bob Eggleton’s Website)
The Art of Film: Fantasy by ImagineFX
Kaiju-Sized Avenger’s Panel (Marvel Comics Read-Along)
Genesis54
HUGE THANKS TO OUR PRIZE SPONSORS!
AND CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
Your prizes will ship out this month, thank you for joining and your patience, everyone:
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Michael D.
Greg C.
John D.
Mike K.
Danny D.
Cameron F.
Cam M.
Larry L.
Adam J.
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PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.27.2016: Gamera 3 Revenge of Iris Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2016/01/27/01-27-2016-gamera-3-revenge-of-iris-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 28 Jan 2016 01:07:43 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=40791:39:11Kyle, Bryan, Dave and Rachel awaken the guardian beast and cover Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)!
It’s no secret that I used to run the Shrine of Gamera back in the day, so I have no qualms with sharing my love for what I consider to still be[...]Kyle, Bryan, Dave and Rachel awaken the guardian beast and cover Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)!
It’s no secret that I used to run the Shrine of Gamera back in the day, so I have no qualms with sharing my love for what I consider to still be one of the best kaiju movies EVAHR (sorry, that was for Cameron). I’m constantly preaching the word of Gamera to the masses and if you don’t have this holy trilogy, it’s available at very, very reasonable pricing…. so get on that!
Seriously.
Bryan, Rachel and Dave came over to watch and review Gamera III and, as I’m sure everyone expected, we all had a blast during the screening (and the recording). We hope you dig it too. Now, we don’t cover any news in this episode, just those events coming up which includes the conventions and our rapidly approaching Emergency Broadcast — please don’t miss that one, folks!
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. In the Jungle by Alexandre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
2. The Guardian Beast by Ko Otani from Gamera III: Awakening of Iris (1999)
3. Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris ADV Trailer (2003)
4. Japanese Teaser (short) by Ko Otani from Gamera 1999: The Absolute Guardian of the Universe (1999)
5. Gammera by The Moons (1966)
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/11 – 3/13 Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ w/Kenpachiro Satsuma & Mizuho Yoshida
4/22 – 4/25 Monsterpalooza in Pasadena, CA w/Haruo Nakajima, Keizo Murase & Shinichi Wakasa
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film is Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (1994). Woohoo, right? I actually am psyched; I now have an excuse to watch the Bluray version of this one. Subbed… always subbed. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this gem from the Heisei era so please send in your thoughts, questions and reviews to us via our handy form or send in a voicemail (details in the episode). You’ll need to turn in your “homework” before Wednesday, February 24th to be included in our next discussion episode.
TUNE INTO THE BROADCAST!
Our Emergency Broadcast is coming up in just a few days, so make sure that you’ve bookmarked our LIVE page and mark your calendar for this Sunday, January 31st at 2pm PST to hear our annual live broadcast event! We’ll have special guests, a chatroom for listeners, trivia and drawing giveaways, and lots more.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.24.2016: Monster Music Mania Part 1http://www.kaijucast.com/2016/01/24/01-24-2016-monster-music-mania-part-1/
Mon, 25 Jan 2016 01:15:21 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=40580:48:41Dive into the Showa era’s monster music and its composers with this special episode of the Kaijucast!
As many know, the original reason I launched this podcast seven years ago was to learn more about kaiju soundtracks and their composers. Very[...]Dive into the Showa era’s monster music and its composers with this special episode of the Kaijucast!
As many know, the original reason I launched this podcast seven years ago was to learn more about kaiju soundtracks and their composers. Very soon after the kick-off episode, however, it became clear that my sound studies were secondary to the format of the podcast as I continued to interview (and enjoy interviewing) more and more people. As music fans out there have no doubt noticed, we rarely play much music on the podcast anymore. Regardless, I thought that I’d take some time to deliberately plan out and do some research on the music makers who have emboldened our favorite monsters.
This is just part one of the coverage; part two will be recorded soon and should be online next month.
MONSTER MUSIC MADNESS:
1. Godzilla Comes Ashore Again by Akira Ifukube from Gojira (1954)
2. Rebirth of Varan by Akira Ifukube from Daikaiju Varan (1958)
3. The Self Defense Force Scrambles by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
4. White Horse Lodge by Masaru Sato from Yojimbo (1961)
5. Sleeping Godzilla II by Masaru Satoh from Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
6. Embodiment of Slavery to Money – Kanegon’s Cocoon by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultra Q (1966)
7. Ichiro Goes to Monster Island by Kuniyo Miyauchi from All Monsters Attack (1969)
8. Godzilla Goes Flying by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster (1971)
9. Godzilla’s One Angry Attack by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
10. Defeat Megalon! by Masato Shimon from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
11. Godzilla Akimbo by Motorhead from Tear Ya Down: The Rarities (2002)
SUGGESTED READING:
Leaked photos of Shin Gojira
IDW’s Godzilla Oblivion to Debut in March
Ultraman X Movie Announcement
T’s Facto Godzilla 2014
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/11 – 3/13 Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ w/Kenpachiro Satsuma & Mizuho Yoshida
4/22 – 4/24 Monsterpalooza in Pasadena, CA w/Haruo Nakajima, Keizo Murase & Shinichi Wakasa
TUNE INTO THE EMERGENCY BROADCAST!
We’re just a week away from the 5th Annual Emergency Broadcast! This is a two+ hour show where we broadcast live, have a chatroom for the listeners, ask trivia questions with prize pack give aways, interview guests, and generally have an awesome time.
Big thanks to Kodoja, Shout Factory, Diamond Select Toys, Flossie’s Gifts and X-Plus for donating to the broadcast. We’ll also have a number of other items that I’ve been gathering all year long, including patches from Lance Thingmaker, some radness that I picked up from the Godzilla hotel in Shinjuku, and a Godzilla sketch by me on a Japanese shikishi board. I also secured a Shin Gojira sketch by Matt Frank for one of the giveaways. And there’s more coming!
It all starts at 2pm on Sunday, so don’t miss it!
Oh yeah, and if you use Snapchat….PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.31.2015: King Kong Escapes Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/12/31/12-31-2015-king-kong-escapes-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 01 Jan 2016 01:40:01 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=40281:38:14Bryan, Dave, Rachel, Martin and Kyle talk about the Rankin Bass/Toho coproduction , King Kong Escapes (1967).
Bryan, Rachel, Dave, Martin and Kyle say goodbye to 2015 with an epic Daikaiju Discussion for the Toho/Rankin Bass co-production, King Kon[...]Bryan, Dave, Rachel, Martin and Kyle talk about the Rankin Bass/Toho coproduction , King Kong Escapes (1967).
Bryan, Rachel, Dave, Martin and Kyle say goodbye to 2015 with an epic Daikaiju Discussion for the Toho/Rankin Bass co-production, King Kong Escapes. Overall, this didn’t fare too well with a couple of the cohosts tonight, but that’s their problem because the rest of us loved it! King Kong Escapes is a bit of a weirdo amongst it’s brethren kaiju films for a number of reasons and it was no surprise to us that it’s production and backstory were just as interesting as the film.
We don’t cover any news on this episode, per se, but I’ve included some links below that relate to some of our topics that were broached in our discussion. We had a lot of King Kong related music requests, so I’m happy to have honored a couple of them and also including some other requests. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did recording it!
MERRY MONSTER MUSIC:
1. King Kong by Tarantula Ghoul and her Gravediggers from Graveyard Rock (1958)
2. Doctor Who’s Last Moments by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1967)
3. Stomp Tokyo by the Creeping Cruds from The Incredibly Strange People Who Stopped Living And Became… (2007)
4. King Kong Escapes US Trailer (1968)
5. Eiyuno Uta (Opening Theme) by Alfee from Ultraman Ginga S (2014)
6. King Kong by Frank Zappa from Lumpy-Money Sessions (2009)
SUGGESTED READING:
The King Kong Show – Cartoon Series Guide on Scifi Japan
Japan’s Handsome Gorilla
Scifi Japan’s Guide to Toho’s Go! Godman
HOUSEKEEPING:
Mark your calendars, the next LIVE Emergency Broadcast is scheduled for January 31st at 2pm PST – we are currently looking for sponsors and booking our guests for the show!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
We are super excited to talk about our next discussion film, get ready for Gamera 3: Revenge of Irys (1999), the final piece in Shusuke Kaneko’s amazing kaiju trilogy. We’ll be watching the Mill Creek Entertainment blu ray that was released in 2011. If you’d like to be included in the episode, please make sure to turn in your homework before January 22nd.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.27.2015: Godzilla News Roundup & Mini-Yak Attackhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/12/27/12-27-2015-godzilla-news-roundup-mini-yak-attack/
Mon, 28 Dec 2015 02:07:20 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39921:11:46Kyle, Jeff, Bryan & Rachel discuss the slew of Godzilla news from around the globe!
A very holiday episode of the Kaijucast awaits you, dearest listeners. We cover a lot of backlogged news items and then tacked on a Yak Attack at the end of the [...]Kyle, Jeff, Bryan & Rachel discuss the slew of Godzilla news from around the globe!
A very holiday episode of the Kaijucast awaits you, dearest listeners. We cover a lot of backlogged news items and then tacked on a Yak Attack at the end of the show.
We’ll be back really soon with a Daikaiju Discussion for King Kong Escapes (1967) but we do really hope that you enjoy this episode.
MERRY MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Baragon’s Theme by Heavy Melody Music from Godzilla Unleashed (2007)
2. Monster Christmas by Sakaguchi Daiichiro, Watanabe Takemi, Raimon Kenbo from Monster Christmas (1970)
3. Behold The Colossus by Clutch from Psychic Warfare (2015)
SUGGESTED READING/VIEWING:
Shin-Gojira updates:
Design Tease
International Title: Godzilla Resurgence
Shakey Cam Teaser Trailer
Composer named: Shiro Sagisu
Godzilla vs. Legendary and Thomas Tull
Toho vs. Australian Vegan Pizza Joint
Shigeru Mizuki dies at 93
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/11 – 3/13 Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ w/Kenpachiro Satsuma & Mizuho Yoshida
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM EVERYONE HERE AT THE KAIJUCAST:
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.17.2015: Nerding Out About Giant Monsters with the Kaiju Kingdom Podcasthttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/12/17/12-17-2015-nerding-out-about-giant-monsters-with-the-kaiju-kingdom-podcast/
Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:05:05 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39941:27:49The hosts of the Kaiju Kingdom Podcast (Chris and Jessica) join Kyle for another nerdy discussion of Giant Monsters!
This episode has been a long time coming. I sat down with Jessica and Chris from the Kaiju Kingdom Podcast back in March when I visi[...]The hosts of the Kaiju Kingdom Podcast (Chris and Jessica) join Kyle for another nerdy discussion of Giant Monsters!
This episode has been a long time coming. I sat down with Jessica and Chris from the Kaiju Kingdom Podcast back in March when I visited Los Angeles (Burbank specifically) for Monsterpalooza and this year has been so nuts that it’s taken nine-ish months to get it into the feed. If you haven’t checked out their podcast, you can find it at PanzerCrush.com. Chris, Jessica and I talk about what kicked off their love of giant monsters and what prompted them to fire up a podcast about the subject. All in all, it’s a fun conversation (a little dated at the moment – especially with all of the Godzilla Resurgence news that has broken) and I’m glad I found a good spot to include it in the feed.
MONSTER MUSIC MINUTIA:
1. Main Title by Nobuhiko Morino & Akira Ifukube from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
2. Go Big Or Go Extinct by Ramin Djawadi & Tom Morello from Pacific Rim (2013)
SUGGESTED VIEWING/LISTENING:
The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast website
KKP’s Tumblr
Kaiju Kingdom Podcast on Stitcher
King Kong Escapes (1967)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Don’t forget about Kong! That’s right, we are talking about King Kong Escapes (1967) this month, so please have your homework sent in by or before December 23rd to have your thoughts, questions and reviews included in the discussion.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.30.2015: Kaiju Fan-vasion Yak Attack [Explicit]http://www.kaijucast.com/2015/11/30/11-30-2015-kaiju-fan-vasion-yak-attack/
Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:43:44 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39961:16:16Jon, David, Kyle & Rich share their experiences from Japan in Japan!
We’re in Japan! So why not record a barely structured explicit Yak Attack co-production?
That’s right, listeners, Kyle is making his way through Japan and he’[...]Jon, David, Kyle & Rich share their experiences from Japan in Japan!
We’re in Japan! So why not record a barely structured explicit Yak Attack co-production?
That’s right, listeners, Kyle is making his way through Japan and he’s brought some friends with him. Rich Eso of Fresh Vinyl Reviews, Jon Bumpus of Skreeonk.com and David Dopko, still photographer for Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction, are also on this journey and we share some of our stories and thoughts on this amazing adventure.
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Fresh Vinyl Reviews
Skreeonk.com
DED PhotographyPodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno11.18.2015: In Search of Monstershttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/11/18/11-18-2015-in-search-of-monsters/
Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:22:04 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39880:51:55Kyle speaks with Mark Jaramillo (Kaiju Gaiden), Yasutomo Yoshida (Jet Jaguar short), Takayuki Hosonuma (Space Monster Numagirasu) & Tetsu Shioda about the indie Kaiju scene in Japan and more!
Hey folks, I’m heading to Japan (literally sitt[...]Kyle speaks with Mark Jaramillo (Kaiju Gaiden), Yasutomo Yoshida (Jet Jaguar short), Takayuki Hosonuma (Space Monster Numagirasu) & Tetsu Shioda about the indie Kaiju scene in Japan and more!
Hey folks, I’m heading to Japan (literally sitting in the Vancouver airport right now) so it’s time to release some episodes that I’ve been sitting on. The first of which is this live panel recorded at G-Fest XXII. Join us for In Search Of Monsters, the panel I hosted and asked Mark Jaramillo to be a part of at the convention. Additionally, we were joined by indie kaiju filmmakers Yasutomo Yoshida and Takayuki Hosonuma to talk about the production from their independent kaiju eiga.
MUSIC:
1. Monster Annihilation by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultra Q (1966)
2. Showdown in Shinjuku by Daikaiju from Monster Surf EP (2001)
Keep track of my Japanese vacation:
*Kaijucast on Instagram
*Periscope app: for Android devices for iDevicesPodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.31.2015: The Great Yokai war Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/10/31/10-28-2015-the-great-yokai-war-daikaiju-discussion/
Sun, 01 Nov 2015 05:42:30 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39861:18:54Bryan, Kyle and Rachel have been made even more disturbing for this discussion of The Great Yokai War (2005).
Y-y-y-y-y-y-yokai! We’ve returned (from the grave/shrine) to bring you another spooky cinema classic. Well, maybe this one isn’[...]Bryan, Kyle and Rachel have been made even more disturbing for this discussion of The Great Yokai War (2005).
Y-y-y-y-y-y-yokai! We’ve returned (from the grave/shrine) to bring you another spooky cinema classic. Well, maybe this one isn’t considered to be a classic, but it’s an amazing film nonetheless! This month, we are looking at Takashi Miike’s The Great Yokai War (2005). This is a film with a scope so large, perhaps Miike could have been the only director that could have pulled this off. There are so many suits! So many creatures and monsters and sooooooo much awesomeness!
If you haven’t seen this movie – pick it up! It’s that good.
MONSTER MASHERS
1. Main Titles by Akira Ifukube from King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
2. Godzilla by Fu Manchu from Go For It – Live! (2003)
3. Mystery of the Rokurokubi by Chumei Watanabe from Yokai Hyaku Monogatari (1968)
4. Quarrel Festival by Koji Endo from The Great Yokai War (2005)
5. Oshiete Jiji by Kiyoshiro Imawano & Yosui Inoue from The Great Yokai War (2005)
Thanks for listening and we hope you’ve enjoyed the two Yokai Spooktacular episodes this month!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYBODY!!!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.16.2015: Kaiju News Special!http://www.kaijucast.com/2015/10/16/10-16-2015-kaiju-news-special/
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 23:02:20 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39841:07:41
Semi-Breaking news, Kaiju fiends! We’ve got a crazy stockpile of monstrous news and we’ve been sitting on it for waaaaaaay too long! Jeff and I cover the following items in this episode for your edu-tainment:
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Legendar[...]
Semi-Breaking news, Kaiju fiends! We’ve got a crazy stockpile of monstrous news and we’ve been sitting on it for waaaaaaay too long! Jeff and I cover the following items in this episode for your edu-tainment:
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Legendary Announces Godzilla vs. King Kong for 2020
Gamera Proof-of-concept Trailer premieres at NYCC
Toho’s new Godzilla film, Shin Godzilla in production & cast announcement
Pacific Rim 2 postponed or delayed or canceled?
Shout Factory’s Gamera Kaiju Marathon starts tomorrow! Tune in!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
We might be back really soon (hopefully with another Yak Attack) but don’t forget that our Yokai spook-tacular continues with our Daikaiju Discussion film, The Great Yokai War (2005). If you’d like to send in your homework (aka your thoughts, questions and reviews), please make sure to do that before October 23rd to be included in the discussion episode!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.10.2015: Yurei author Zack Davissonhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/10/10/10-10-2015-yurei-author-zack-davisson/
Sun, 11 Oct 2015 01:01:29 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39680:58:27Author Zack Davisson helps us kick off a month of Yokai celebration!
It’s been much, much too long since our last yokai spooktacular, so I decided that all month long, well be diving into the well of souls and shining an eerie ghoulish light o[...]Author Zack Davisson helps us kick off a month of Yokai celebration!
It’s been much, much too long since our last yokai spooktacular, so I decided that all month long, well be diving into the well of souls and shining an eerie ghoulish light on the ghosts and goblins from the land of the rising sun. And who better to kick this off than renowned author and scholar of all things Yokai, Zack Davisson talks about his experiences and his books on this episode (#155).
This episode only really features this interview, so we shall return for another episode or two – especially in light of the chelonian champion’s return, but that’s not for now… Now we dance with the oni in the pale moonlight!
MONOGATARI MUSIC:
1. Main Titles by Chumei Watanabe from Yokai Hyaku Monogatari (1968)
2. Theme song by Kazuo Kumakura from Gegege No Kitaro (1968)
SUGGESTING VIEWING:
Hyakumonogatari Kaidankan (Zack’s blog)
Yurei: The Japanese Ghost
Zack’s work (via Amazon)
#folklorethursday (on Twitter)
SUGGESTED WATCHING:
Ugetsu (1953)
House (1977)
Kuroneko (1968)
Kaidan (2007)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Don’t forget to send in your homework for The Great Yokai War (2005) to be included in the discussion episode at the end of the month! We must receive those thoughts, questions and reviews before October 23rd~!!!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.30.2015: GMK Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/09/30/09-30-2015-gmk-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:42:32 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39601:38:34This month we are talking about Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).
This month, we are finally talking about one of my favorite films ever: the polarizing 2001 Shusuke Kaneko joint, Godzilla · Mothra· King Ghidor[...]This month we are talking about Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).
This month, we are finally talking about one of my favorite films ever: the polarizing 2001 Shusuke Kaneko joint, Godzilla · Mothra· King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack! This movie is consistently at the top of my kaiju lists, but it’s not perfect. Bryan and Rachel Cook joined me for this discussion and we received quite a few homework submissions, which is always awesome.
What’s not awesome is that I had to record this episode sick. Rachel was feeling under the weather as well, so we opted to hold off on news chat. But we still had a blast talking about this fantastic film. Oh, and check out the incredible GMK artwork to the left that was created by the talented John Bellotti Jr!
MUSIC TO MONSTER BY:
1. Underwater Kingdom Seatopia by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
2. Ultraman Max Opening Titles by Kuniaki Haishima from Ultraman Max (2005)
3. Godzilla’s Rage by Ko Otani from Godzilla · Mothra· King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
4. Ultraman Leo & Fight! Ultraman Leo by Animetal from Animetal Marathon III Tsuburaya Productions Collection (1988)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
We made another executive decision and have changed the next flick up on the discussion block! ‘Tis the season for spooks, so we are going to be producing a couple of Yokai specific episodes in October so the film we’re discussion is Takashi Miike’s The Great Yokai War (2005). If you don’t own this, it is available on DVD from Media Blasters. At one point, I know it was available “on demand” but I can’t seem to find it right now. Make sure to watch the film and send in your thoughts, questions and reviews before October 23rd. It’s a weird bizarre, yet fantastic film and I can wait to open the creaky door to October and really let my Yokai out!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.19.2015: Yak Attack Rose City Editionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/09/18/09-19-2015-yak-attack-rose-city-edition/
Sat, 19 Sep 2015 05:44:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39401:00:34After tonight’s episode, Kyle might not be able to trust these guys…
Rose City Comic Con is tomorrow and I don’t have time for a show notes extravaganza, so please enjoy this almost bonus episode! Keith Foster of Big Pimp Jones/Kod[...]After tonight’s episode, Kyle might not be able to trust these guys…
Rose City Comic Con is tomorrow and I don’t have time for a show notes extravaganza, so please enjoy this almost bonus episode! Keith Foster of Big Pimp Jones/Kodoja joins Bryan, Rachel, Martin and Kyle for another Yak Attack chat about stuff and things and conventions. Come see our booth and panels and come out to the listener party!!!
Seriously, we are ridiculously excited for Rose City and we have some really awesome things going on at the convention. If you are unaware of what we are doing, please look forward to the following!
KAIJUCAST x KODOJA: ROSE CITY COMIC CON SOS
*Booth #1121 KODOJA vs KAIJUCAST – Kaiju Photo Ops, Comics, Music, Prints & Stickers
*Saturday (9/19) 12:30pm HAIL TO THE KING: 60 YEARS OF DESTRUCTION Screening [Room 2]
*Saturday (9/19) 8:00pm KAIJUCAST LISTENER PARTY @ Killer Burger’s Downtown Location
*Sunday (9/20) 10:30am MONSTERS OF PODCASTING Panel [Room 4]
*Sunday (9/20) 1:30pm GIANT MONSTER HAPPY CHALLENGE Game Show Panel [Room 4]
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno09.14.2015: Akira Ifukube with Erik Homenickhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/09/14/09-14-2015-akira-ifukube-with-erik-homenick/
Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:55:57 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39251:12:02Learn all about Akira Ifukube, the man behind the monster music we love with Erik Homenick.
A long time ago I came up with an idea for the Kaijucast and it’s now seeing the light of day! I hope you enjoy this new installment and demand more li[...]Learn all about Akira Ifukube, the man behind the monster music we love with Erik Homenick.
A long time ago I came up with an idea for the Kaijucast and it’s now seeing the light of day! I hope you enjoy this new installment and demand more like it in the future. This episode entirely focuses on the life and work of one particular person from the giant monster landscape.
I asked Erik Homenick, the webmaster of AkiraIfukube.org to speak with me about Akira Ifukube and share knowledge about the man behind the monster music. This was recorded at G-Fest so make sure to head over to Erik’s website to see the latest updates on Ifukube’s english language biography; it’s a fantastic resource filled with information about Ifukube and his musical legacy.
The interview is the only real content in this episode, so no news or catastrophic events or even really housekeeping during the episode (see below, however) but I managed to squeeze in a couple of tracks, one of which was chosen by Erik. We’ll be back with another episode before you know it, but until then, I hope you enjoy this new kind of educational entertainment…perhaps I should exclaim “ARE YOU NOT EDU-TAINED?!?”
MONSTER MUSIC FROM THE MAESTRO:
1. Rodan Appears by Akira Ifukube from Rodan (1956)
2. Ending by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993)
(Please note, there are no news stories in this episode)
Erik Homenick enjoying Sakura in his home town of San Diego.
SUGGESTED READING:
Akira Ifukube.org – the official English language website
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
9/19 & 9/20 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR
*Going to RCCC? Fill out the Giant Monster Happy Challenger form!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that our next discussion film is Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack! We are expecting a lot of responses, so please keep your thoughts, questions and reviews brief this time around. And make sure you have that homework turned in before September 25th to be included in the episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.31.2015: Monster X Strikes Back Attack the G8 Summit Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/08/31/08-31-2015-monster-x-strikes-back-attack-the-g8-summit-daikaiju-discussion/
Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:15:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=39111:04:30Kyle, Rachel, Bryan and Sean dive into the kaiju parody Monster X Strikes Back/Attack the G8 Summit in this month’s Daikaiju Discussion!
The sequel no one asked for! This month’s Daikaiju Discussion film is the 2008 Monster X Strikes Bac[...]Kyle, Rachel, Bryan and Sean dive into the kaiju parody Monster X Strikes Back/Attack the G8 Summit in this month’s Daikaiju Discussion!
The sequel no one asked for! This month’s Daikaiju Discussion film is the 2008 Monster X Strikes Back / Attack the G8 Summit and it’s another bizarre entry in the genre. This is a film that showed up with very little fanfare or backstory. Directed by Minoru Kawasaki, this film could be a loving tribute to the kaiju genre, resurrecting Shochiku’s space chicken Guilala but it plays out as a very, very long and drawn out political cartoon that just happens to have a couple of monsters that destroy some stuff and then fight at the end. Overall, we didn’t really care for it, but the conversation was good.
The discussioneers who joined Kyle for this installment of the Kaijucast were regulars Rachel and Bryan – but we were in rare form as long-lost-voice-from-the-past Sean Donahue resurfaced and also endure the groans induced by this parody sequel.
I would normally say that this was a brief episode, but it was a big month for the Kaijucast! This was the third regular episode and we posted a commentary. Plus throughout the rest of the year, we are slated to have three episodes a month. Maybe I should retire the term “bi-monthly” in the future?
MUSIC X STRIKES BACK:
1. Catastrophe by Ko Otani from Gamera III: Revenge of Irys (1999)
2. Rodan Attacks Fukuoka performed by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from GOUKAI Na CHIKYUBOUEIGUN (2001)
3. Riding the Yahlen II by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster (1967)
4. Monster X Strikes Back / Attack the G8 Summit Japanese Trailer (2008)
5. Také Majin Chant by Yasuhiko Fukuda from Monster X Strikes Back / Attack the G8 Summit (2008)
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
09/19 – 09/20 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, Oregon (see below)
KAIJUCAST x KODOJA: ROSE CITY COMIC CON SOS
Booth #1121 KODOJA vs KAIJUCAST – Kaiju Photo Ops, Comics, Music, Prints & Stickers
Saturday (9/19) 12:30pm HAIL TO THE KING: 60 YEARS OF DESTRUCTION Screening [Room 2]
Saturday (9/19) 8:00pm KAIJUCAST LISTENER PARTY @ Killer Burger’s Downtown Location
Sunday (9/20) 10:30am MONSTERS OF PODCASTING Panel [Room 4]
Sunday (9/20) 1:30pm GIANT MONSTER HAPPY CHALLENGE Game Show Panel [Room 4]
…and if you are going to RCCC15 and want to be one of the contestants, please fill out this form right now!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Kyle did some creative editing to the discussion list, moved some movies around and gave himself a birthday present – September’s Daikaiju Discussion will take a look at a polarizing film amongst the Godzilla fandom, Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001). Please turn in your homework before September 25th to be included in the discussion. And because we are expecting quite a bit of submissions, don’t write pages upon pages – that’s a sure-fire way to get your review chopped down with very little care on our part. You can submit your homework the old fashioned way, or you can call it in (details are inside this episode).PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.27.2015: The Yak Attack Strikes Backhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/08/27/08-27-2015-the-yak-attack-strikes-back/
Fri, 28 Aug 2015 03:23:35 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38901:25:46Rachel, Kyle, Jeff and Bryan hang out and shoot the shobijin in another Yak Attack episode!
Hey there, welcome to the Kaijucast HQ! What? Oh, nothing – we’re all just hanging out and having a few beers and talking about whatever the hell[...]Rachel, Kyle, Jeff and Bryan hang out and shoot the shobijin in another Yak Attack episode!
Hey there, welcome to the Kaijucast HQ! What? Oh, nothing – we’re all just hanging out and having a few beers and talking about whatever the hell we want… MONSTERS… and life …and stuff and things. It’s all very conversational, I assure you.
Some of the nonsense about to bombard your ears: Jeff and I had just gotten back from camping. Ideas for Camp Kaiju. and Kaiju Camp. Don’t kill Bryan Cranston. Toho’s Godzilla speculation based on Attack On Titan’s trailer. Pacific Rim’s Maelstrom and beyond. The Unboxing Episode. Reaction Videos vs. Japanese Picture-In-Picture. Multnomah Falls. Top Gunnery. Movie Bears and Moebius. Kyle’s Famous Monsters debut. Ultramanga! Ready Player One. Ultraman X. Rose City Comic Con awesomeness! Halloween stuff arrives.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Daikaiju Discussion coming in just a few days!
MUSIC:
1. The Great American Nightmare by Rob Zombie from Private Parts (1997)
2. Hedorah Attack by Kaiju Daisenso from Kaiju Daisenso (2014)
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
9/19 & 9/20 ROSE CITY COMIC CON in Portland, Oregon — don’t miss it because… (see below)
KAIJUCAST x KODOJA: ROSE CITY COMIC CON SOS (dorky, I know)
Booth #1121 KODOJA vs KAIJUCAST – Kaiju Photo Ops, Comics, Music, Prints & Stickers
Saturday (9/19) 12:30pm HAIL TO THE KING: 60 YEARS OF DESTRUCTION Screening [Room 2]
Saturday (9/19) 8:00pm KAIJUCAST LISTENER PARTY @ Killer Burger’s Downtown Location
Sunday (9/20) 10:30am MONSTERS OF PODCASTING Panel [Room 4]
Sunday (9/20) 1:30pm GIANT MONSTER HAPPY CHALLENGE Game Show Panel [Room 4]
…and if you are going to RCCC15 and want to be one of the contestants, please fill out this form right now!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno08.20.2015: Ultra-Mess with August Ragonehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/08/20/08-20-2015-ultra-mess-with-august-ragone/
Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:40:47 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38001:37:06Kaiju historian August Ragone chats with Kyle about the ongoing battle between Tsuburaya Productions & Thailand’s Chaiyo. [Photo by David Eric Dopko]In this episode, we welcome back tokusatsu historian and author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master [...]Kaiju historian August Ragone chats with Kyle about the ongoing battle between Tsuburaya Productions & Thailand’s Chaiyo. [Photo by David Eric Dopko]In this episode, we welcome back tokusatsu historian and author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters, August Ragone. I actually recorded this chat with August back in May but with “all of the things” I haven’t had the time to edit the interview… until now that is.
Attention, Kaiju Corps! If you were fascinated by the interview with Brad Warner about his time working at Tsuburaya Productions Co. and the ongoing legal troubles that Ultraman’s studio has been having with a Thai company named Chaiyo, you’ll want to listen to this one. August and I dive deep into the history and speculation on this ridiculous battle for the rights to the super space cop from Nebula M78.
MINOR MUSICAL MENTIONS:
1. Title B by Kunio Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
2. Human Specimens 5 & 6 by Kunio Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
SUGGESTED READING:
Chaiyo’s 5/12 Press Conference [Realmcast] [The Tokusatsu Network]
Ultraman Lawsuit over film & YouTube rights [Hollywood Reporter]
UMC’s website
Chaiyo’s Ultraman Forever website (2013)
Chaiyo’s Ultraman “Official” website (2015)
SUGGESTED LISTENING:
Episode #141 Behind the Booska with Brad Warner
The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast #30 Hollywood Ultra
Hey, check out August and my Commentary for Godzilla vs. Monster Zero recorded live at G-Fest XXII!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Don’t forget to submit your homework for The Monster X Strikes Back/Attack the G8 Summit (2008) to be included in the next discussion episode – the deadline is in just a few days!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.31.2015: News Rounduphttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/07/31/07-31-2015-news-roundup/
Sat, 01 Aug 2015 05:52:17 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38761:01:08Enough news to warrant its own episode, including a slick new CGI Ultraman was teased this month!
It’s an all news episode! I knew that the Pulgasari Daikaiju Discussion was going to run really long if we were to tack the news onto it, so we s[...]Enough news to warrant its own episode, including a slick new CGI Ultraman was teased this month!
It’s an all news episode! I knew that the Pulgasari Daikaiju Discussion was going to run really long if we were to tack the news onto it, so we split the episode in two. I think it makes more sense to do this but I’m a weirdo sometimes. Please let me know if this is a better option than a nearly three hour podcast (because that’s what we would have been looking at!).
There have been so many kaiju-related things happening these days, and we don’t even cover all of them in this episode. Perhaps it’s best to consider these the cherry picked stories. After listening to the episode, if any of these piqued your interests, make sure you check out the links in the show notes below — and go watch Hail To The King if you haven’t yet!
ULTRA MUSIC:
1. Ultraman X Theme song by Takao Konishi from Ultraman X (2015)
2. Ultraman Theme by Project DMM from Ultraman Oldies (2002)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla In Hell Issue #2 preview on ScifiJapan
Ultraman X Premieres in Japan and on CrunchRoll
“Ultraman N/A” CGI 50th Teaser (and August Ragone’s comments)
Google’s Tsuburaya Birthday Doodle
Bandai Namco’s Godzilla Game has been released (and we dig it)
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction has been released!
Shout! Factory’s Kaiju Movie Marathon (hosted by August Ragone) was incredibly cool!
Attack On Titan LA Premiere (via AnimeNewsNetwork)
Funimation will be distributing Attack On Titan in the US
Kodoja available through Diamond Comics’ Preview Magazine
CROWDFUNDING AND KICKSTARTING
Alex Vasquez’ POPZILLA Crossover art book
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
9/19 – 9/20 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR (massive Kaijucast invasion)
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.31.2015: Pulgasari Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/07/31/07-31-2015-pulgasari-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:40:16 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38681:47:28Bryan, Rachel, Martin and Kyle look to the North for a rarified Korean kaiju treat!
We’ve tackled some Korean kaiju before but those were all from South Korea. This month, we look at North Korea’s only known attempt at creating a massive[...]Bryan, Rachel, Martin and Kyle look to the North for a rarified Korean kaiju treat!
We’ve tackled some Korean kaiju before but those were all from South Korea. This month, we look at North Korea’s only known attempt at creating a massive monster, Pulgasari (1985). Somewhat surprisingly, Kyle was the only one in this episode to have seen Pulgasari before this recording – so it was doubly cool to see Martin, Bryan and Rachel experience the flick for the first time.
Compared to other kaiju films, we have very little information about this film, but if you haven’t seen the book A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator’s Rise to Power by Dr. Paul Fischer, you might want to grab it after listening to this episode. The entire process of this film’s development and production is fascinating …and we really only get a glimpse into what it was like for director Sin Sang-ok and his time in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Just an FYI, this episode is actually broken up into two: the discussion and the news roundup (which will be uploaded later today). Let us know if you enjoy this treatment – I thought it would be cool to do something different.
MUSICAL MINUTIA:
1. Wargod Effigy & Falcon by Akira Ifukube from Wrath of Daimajin (1966)
2. Harikari Duel/Pulgasari | Super Kim recreated by #jörg buttgereit (1985)
3. Pulgasari Japanese Trailer (1985)
4. SY-3 March from the Acapella Ifukube Music panel at G-Fest XXII (2015)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film is the 2008 sequel to the Showa era kaiju classic, The X From Outer Space, entitled The Monster X Strikes Back/Attack the G8 Summit (2008). I saw this at G-Fest in 2009 and bought the DVD shortly afterwards from Media Blasters, but I haven’t watched it since I was at the Pickwick six years ago. If you don’t own a copy, it is available via Amazon but through a third party seller. If you want to send in your thoughts, questions & reviews for this film, make sure to submit your homework in before August 21st.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.19.2015: Remembering Godzilla Rulers of Earth with Matt Frank & Jeff Zornowhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/07/19/07-19-2015-remembering-godzilla-rulers-of-earth-with-matt-frank-jeff-zornow/
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 02:12:27 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38620:59:52Kyle, Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow talk about the longest running Godzilla comic of all time, Godzilla: Rulers of Earth! [Photo by Jessica Etchells]Last week, I had an amazing time at G-Fest XXII. It was an insanely packed weekend where I kind of over[...]Kyle, Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow talk about the longest running Godzilla comic of all time, Godzilla: Rulers of Earth! [Photo by Jessica Etchells]Last week, I had an amazing time at G-Fest XXII. It was an insanely packed weekend where I kind of over- extended myself, but regardless, I had a great convention! One of the panels that I moderated was with comic book artists Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow called Remembering Rulers of Earth. We covered topics like favorite moments during the comic’s run, storylines that never made it anywhere, thanks from Jeff…wait, why am I telling you all of this?!? Just listen to it! Anyway, it was a ton of fun and I hope you enjoy the recording.
Because this entire episode was just the panel, we have no news in this podcast but we did play two tracks requested by the guests:
MINI MUSIC:
1. Dio – We Rock by Dio from The Last In Line (1984)
2. [Re:Make] by ONE OK ROCK from Reverberation Reference (2011)
NEXT ON THE KAIJUCAST:
Stay tuned this week; another episode will be online before you know it!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoThe Kaiju Movie Marathon with August Ragonehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/07/14/the-kaiju-movie-marathon-with-august-ragone/
Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:00:41 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=385607.06.2015: G-FEST XXII COMETH!http://www.kaijucast.com/2015/07/06/07-06-2015-g-fest-xxii-cometh/
Tue, 07 Jul 2015 06:44:06 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38451:00:01G-Fest Charity Print by Chris Scalf
Ohayo gozaimasu, listeners! Just checking in with a bonus episode to get the Corps excited for the convention this weekend. Consider this a brief introduction to some of the amazing things happening at the annual [...]G-Fest Charity Print by Chris Scalf
Ohayo gozaimasu, listeners! Just checking in with a bonus episode to get the Corps excited for the convention this weekend. Consider this a brief introduction to some of the amazing things happening at the annual Godzilla and kaiju focused extravaganza… G-Fest!
I’m going to be taking part in a lot of the programming this year, so I those who can attend will check out some of the panels I’ll be a part of. Don’t forget that my documentary, Hail To The King: 60 Years of Destruction premieres at G-Fest – on Saturday at 1pm in the Midway Room.
GUESTS:
Masaaki Tezuka
Noboru Kaneko
Kow Otani
Robert Scott Field
August Ragone
JD Lees
MOVIES AT THE PICKWICK:
See the full lineup at G-Fest’s website
CONTESTS:
Amateur Video Contest
Art Contest
Costume Contest
Model Contest
Music Video Contest
Video Game Tournament
ARTISTS ALLEY:
There are so many amazing artists who will be displaying and selling their kaiju-tastic artwork – check them out here!
KAIJUCAST SCHEDULE OF AWESOMENESS:
Fri 7/10
3pm Kaijucast Remembering Rulers of Earth
Sat 7/11
12pm 50 Years of Gamera
1pm Marvel Presents: Kaiju-Size Avengers
1pm Hail To The King: 60 Years of Destruction premiere screening
2pm Hail To The King Q&A
3pm Live MONSTER ZERO Commentary
8pm Kaijucast Listener Party — see below!
Sun 7/12
12pm Fresh Vinyl Live!
2pm Live Kaijucast In Search Of Monsters
3pm Hail To The King: 60 Years of Destruction – Encore screening
(The entire G-Fest schedule can be found here)
SYMPHONIC FURY CONCERT:
Have you gotten your tickets for the big concert Friday night? If not, don’t forget to pick them up here or at G-Fest!
KAIJUCAST LISTENER PARTY AT G-FEST:
The listener party will kick off at the Crowne Plaza’s Visibility Bar starting Saturday at 8pm and, depending on how busy it gets, we might take the party out to the patio!
DO YOU USE GOOGLE CALENDAR?
If so and you want to keep up with Kaijucast events, be they convention appearances, Daikaiju Discussion homework deadlines or whatever, listener Justin Greene has created a Kaijucast Calendar – check it out and subscribe if you’d like!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno6.30.2015: Big Man Japan Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/06/30/6-30-2015-big-man-japan-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 01 Jul 2015 04:51:11 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38311:56:57Dave and Kyle tackle the Japanese mockumentary, Big Man Japan (2007).
This month, we dive into a mockumentary as part of the kaiju genre. Made by Japan’s top comedian, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Big Man Japan (2007) is actually pretty great – in[...]Dave and Kyle tackle the Japanese mockumentary, Big Man Japan (2007).
This month, we dive into a mockumentary as part of the kaiju genre. Made by Japan’s top comedian, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Big Man Japan (2007) is actually pretty great – in its own right, though, because it’s such a significant and drastic departure from any narrative kaiju fans had previously seen in the genre. Thankfully, I was joined by Dave Helfrey (aka Baron Von Goolo) to watch and then discuss the film with me. We really enjoyed what the listeners sent in as well. Big thanks to Jim Figurski for lending a hand in helping me get a better understanding of Matsumoto and Japanese comedy.
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Godzilla’s Theme by Heavy Melody Music from Godzilla Unleashed (2007)
2. Miyarabi’s Prayer by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
3. Godzilla by The Possum Kingdom Ramblers (2014)
…continued below…
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Hiroshi Koizumi passes away at the age of 88
The El Rey network begins Kaijuly on Friday, July 3rd w/ Gojira at 10pm followed by more kaiju films!
Godzilla at E3
Scifi Japan’s Godzilla Unmade: The History of Jan De Bont’s Unproduced Tri-Star Film
X-Plus lineup for July
Diamond Comics’ Godzilla in Previews
Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project Series (Gomora & Alien Guts)
Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project Series (Zetton, Baltan, Garamon)
Ultra Kaiju Remix series by Dunk
Godzilla 2014 Product Update
NECA’s Godzilla 1954
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
7/10 – 7/12 G-Fest XXII in Chicago, IL [Full Kaijucast panel schedule below]
7/31 – 8/2 Monster Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ w/Haruo Nakajima, Bin Furuya & Tsutomu Kitagawa
9/19 – 9/20 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR [*Booth! *Panel! *Listener Party!]
KAIJUCAST G-FEST SCHEDULE:
Fri 7/10
3pm Kaijucast Remembering Rulers of Earth
Sat 7/11
12pm 50 Years of Gamera
1pm Kaiju-Size Avengers
1pm Hail To The King: 60 Years of Destruction premiere screening
2pm Hail To The King Q&A
3pm Live MONSTER ZERO Commentary
8pm Kaijucast Listener Party
Sun 7/12
12pm Fresh Vinyl Live!
2pm Live Kaijucast In Search Of Monsters
3pm Hail To The King: 60 Years of Destruction – Encore screening
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film in the discussion list is the 1985 North Korean kaiju flick, Pulgasari. If you’d like to have your thoughts questions and reviews included in the discussion scene, please send in your homework before July 24th.
in memoriam: Hiroshi Koizumi (1926 – 2015)
1. Godzilla Vs. Godzilla by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)2. Battle to the Death by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla Raids Again (1955)3. A Million And One Matango by Sadao Bekku from Matango (1963)4. Main Theme (alternate arragement) by Kuniyo Miyauchi (1966)5. Prelude by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)6. Mysterious Radioactivity by Akira Ifukube from Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)7. Kurobe Valley Theme I by Akira Ifukube from Ghidorah The Three Headed Monster (1964)8. Dogora’s Offspring Strike Back by Akira Ifukube from Dogora (1964)9. Undersea Battleship Attacks II by Akira Ifukube from Atragon (1963)10. Prayer by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla · Mothra · Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)11. Godzilla Leaves Tokyo by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.15.2015: Riding the Rails of Insanityhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/06/15/06-15-2015-riding-the-rails-of-insanity/
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:24:59 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38152:06:54Bryan, Rachel, Kyle and Jeff get loopy in this trainwreck of an episode.
We’re back with another hangout, conversational, yet-to-be-named-as-0f-this-recording, explicit episode because I’m so damn slammed with all of the things! That sai[...]Bryan, Rachel, Kyle and Jeff get loopy in this trainwreck of an episode.
We’re back with another hangout, conversational, yet-to-be-named-as-0f-this-recording, explicit episode because I’m so damn slammed with all of the things! That said, the episode that was originally slated for this sequential number designation (#143) will be released shortly… when the controller comes back up for air, of course.
Seriously though, you demanded it so this is what you get – two hours of me trying and failing to keep the train on the tracks….much like Ford Brody tried to do with the nuclear warhead in the 2014 Godzilla. I know, that’s a serious stretch. Maybe you can make some sense out of this installment of the podcast. We’ll probably be back a bit sooner for another one of these (post G-Fest wrapup, perhaps?) but for now, I hope you like hearing my cohosts cranked up to 11 because that’s what you’ll hear.
SUBJECTS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
(included, but not limited to)
1. Officially naming these hangout episodes
2. Ultraman Ongoing Legal Thais/Ties
3. Updating the Daikaiju Discussion
4. New Home Ownership (seriously… super topical for our podcast)
5. Hail To The King Update
6. New podcastery for Kyle
7. Relatively Recent Box Days
8. G-Fest Listener Party* & Panels & a weird accent
9. Hijinks galore and much, much more (I’m sure)
MINIMUM OF MUSIC:
1. The Destruction of the Nuclear Power Plant by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
2. Crash Course In Brain Surgery performed by Metallica from The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited (1987)
3. Senbonzakura by Wagakki from Vocalo Zanmai (2014)
Oh, one more thing, due to a crazy recoding thing that happened in the studio, this episode sounds a little strange – Jeff sounds like he’s one Skype, so I apparently need to teach him how to use a microphone. I should have it all back to normal and some recording sense slapped into El Jefe by the next recording.
*OH, AND ANOTHER “ONE MORE THING”: Just a quick correction to the episode regarding G-Fest. Apparently, I assumed (yes, I know what happens) and was WRONG: the Symphonic Fury concert is actually on Friday night (thanks to VVeber for even bringing that to my attention!) so we will have the listener party on Saturday night of G-Gest after all.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno05.31.2015: Godzilla X Mechagodzilla Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/05/31/05-31-2015-godzilla-x-mechagodzilla-daikaiju-discussion/
Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:02:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=38111:42:05Kyle chats with Adam Alexander, Rachel and Martin about Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002).
Apologies for the short post, but things are crazy busy here at the Kaijucast HQ – what with the impending premiere of the documentary at G-Fest, an[...]Kyle chats with Adam Alexander, Rachel and Martin about Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002).
Apologies for the short post, but things are crazy busy here at the Kaijucast HQ – what with the impending premiere of the documentary at G-Fest, and all of the other stuff I have going on. To illustrate this point, we actually recorded this last weekend and I haven’t had a chance to edit the audio until today. Maybe we’ll chat about all of that in the next hangout episode.
This installment of the Kaijucast focuses on the 2002 film, Godzilla X Mechagodzilla. Overall, this film went over really well with Rachel, Martin and Adam (yes, that’s right, Adam Alexander from the Monster Project is back!) and I’m very pleased we had such a lively discussion about this great entry in the series.
MONSTER MUSIC FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
1. Shogun Warriors Godzilla commercial (1978)
2. GodzillaLand OVA Main Title (1992)
3. The Skeleton of Godzilla by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (2002)
4. Japanese Teaser for Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (2002)
5. Desperate Struggle by Ko Otani from Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996)
6. Terror of Mechagodzilla by Adam Alexander and The Monster Project (2007)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Colossal vs. Toho
Chaiyo Press Conference in Hollywood
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
6/20 Godzilla Night 4 in San Leandro, CA
7/10 – 7/12 G-Fest XXII in Chicago, IL
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next discussion will look at the bizarre mockumentary, Big Man Japan (2007). If you would like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews for this film, please submit your homework before June 25th.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.09.2015: Behind the Booska* with Brad Warnerhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/05/09/05-09-2015-behind-the-booska-with-brad-warner/
Sat, 09 May 2015 22:37:59 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=37881:11:44Kyle, Alien Baltan and Brad Warner talk about Tsuburaya Productions.
This interview was recorded with Brad Warner in his apartment while I was in the LA area for Monsterpalooza. I’d been wanting to have Brad on the podcast for a few years now [...]Kyle, Alien Baltan and Brad Warner talk about Tsuburaya Productions.
This interview was recorded with Brad Warner in his apartment while I was in the LA area for Monsterpalooza. I’d been wanting to have Brad on the podcast for a few years now because not only is he a kaiju fan, he actually worked at the company responsible for Ultraman and the countless spin-offs (and much, much more). Brad talks about his time at Tsuburaya and some of the memories he has from his time in Japan. He also discusses the history behind Tsuburaya and the Thai company, Chaiyo and gives his thoughts about what went down.
Brad is also a Zen monk, but we didn’t really talk about that stuff so the links below are mostly related to his books, blog and more (you will definitely want to check out some of the awesome old videos on his YouTube channel). Anyway, I hope you enjoy the conversation with Brad and hopefully we can get him back on the podcast soon!
MUSIC:
1. Ultra Q Theme performed by the Surf Coasters from Surf Panic ’95 (1995)
2. Tsuburaya Sci Fi Promo created by Brad (2003)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Hardcore Zen Blog
Brad’s Books
Brad’s “doubtboy” Youtube Channel
Against the Stream Nashville
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that May’s Daikaiju Discussion will be about the Millennium-era film Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (2002). So make sure you have your homework sent in before May 22nd to be part of the episode!
*Booska not included in episodePodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.30.2015: Death Kappa Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/04/30/4-30-2015-death-kappa-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 01 May 2015 03:11:29 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=37722:18:11Martin, Bryan, Rachel, Dave and Kyle discussing Death Kappa… what could possibly go wrong?
There are two reasons why this is an explicit episode. The first is that Dave (who always loves being on the podcast) missed out on our last filter-less[...]Martin, Bryan, Rachel, Dave and Kyle discussing Death Kappa… what could possibly go wrong?
There are two reasons why this is an explicit episode. The first is that Dave (who always loves being on the podcast) missed out on our last filter-less episode. The second is that our movie for this month…well, it just isn’t aimed at kids. I explain this a little bit at the beginning of the show, but I wanted to make sure this is the first thing the listeners see in the post. So our 140th episode explores the comedy/parody/whatever produced by Media Blasters, Death Kappa (2010). Apparently I am in the minority here, but this is a film I loathe and I was legitimately surprised that my co-hosts found it so entertaining. To each their own, I suppose.
I never imagined that we could discuss this film in such detail, but I have to admit that hearing my cohosts’ opinions has lessened my sour view of this movie by a tiny, tiny little bit. They likened it to parodies like the Naked Gun films… so, there’s that, I suppose. If you haven’t seen the film, I’d guess you kind of need to in order to get these maniacs are talking about. Big thanks to the listeners who sent in their homework on Death Kappa. You guys are real troopers (and not the kind that scream for their Mommies)!
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Incident in the Mountains / Search March by Akira Ifukube from Frankenstein Conquers The World (1965)
2. Science Patrol Theme by Mikihiko Matsumiya from Ukulele Ultraman (2006)
3. Toru Watches The Decisive Battle by Yoko Ueno from Gamera The Brave (2006)
4. Death Kappa English Trailer (2010)
5. Kappa Ex by Shonen Knife from Pretty Little Baka Guy (1986)
6. Japanese Mega Shark v. Kolossus (2015) Trailer
7. Rock, Rock Godzilla (Alternate Version) performed by Masato Shimon from Bride Of Godzilla (1972)
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
Giant God Warrior Appears Over Tokyo
Godzilla In Hell Comic Series
Symphonic Fury is funded – Congrats to the whole team!
Godzilla Kaiju Collection Game [Goramu Island Links: Install / Tips 1 / Tips 2]
Indie/Student film Space Monster Numagirasu
Asylum’s Mega Shark v. Kolossus [Trailer]
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
5/22 – 5/25 Comicpalooza in Houston, TX
5/29 – 5/31 Fan Expo Dallas in Dallas, TX
6/20 Godzilla Night 4 in San Leandro, CA
7/10 – 7/12 G-Fest XXII in Chicago, IL
Also, Dave is begging you to follow him on Twitter!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next Daikaiju Discussion will look squarely in the robotic eyes of Kiryu! That’s because we’ll be watching Masaaki Tezuka’s second entry in the Big G Pantheon, Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002) for May. If you’d like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews of this film, make sure to submit your “homework” before May 22nd to be included in the discussion episode. This film is available on DVD, BluRay and on multiple online platforms.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno04.17.2015: Big Godzilla News/Party In The Godzilla Room, Ya’llhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/04/17/04-17-2015-big-godzilla-newsparty-in-the-godzilla-room-yall/
Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:00:08 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=37631:05:00So much Godzilla news, it takes up the entire episode!
If you’ve been wondering just when the heck we were going to be talking about the big announcements about Toho’s impending Godzilla film and the other cool news coming out of Japan a[...]So much Godzilla news, it takes up the entire episode!
If you’ve been wondering just when the heck we were going to be talking about the big announcements about Toho’s impending Godzilla film and the other cool news coming out of Japan as of late, this one’s for you!
On March 31st, Toho announced the writer and directors of the upcoming Godzilla film. Hideaki Anno (best known for his work on Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Shinji Higuchi (the special effects director from the 90s Gamera series) are going to be bringing Godzilla to life in 2016. This is an earth-shatteringly awesome announcement and I cannot wait to see more from these two directors’ upcoming production. I’m definitely going to be sitting down and checking out some Evangelion and Attack On Titan – at least when the live action film comes out to familiarize myself a bit more with the directors’ work.
Toho’s new Godzilla footprint!
Additionally, the Shinjuku Gracery Hotel has fired up the Godzilla head and opened the Godzilla Rooms for the press. The life-size head (located on the 8th floor) roars and lights up. Don’t forget to check out the show notes to watch some incredible videos of this awesome addition to Tokyo’s skyline. Also, during the unveiling ceremony, Godzilla was named the “Tourism Ambassador for the Shinjuku Ward”, a neighborhood he has destroyed in the past (which is very forgiving of the Japanese, don’t you think?).
Additionally, there’s more news on the horizon about the Playstation Godzilla game(s) being released and hopefully we correctly interpreted the articles. If this is a subject you are into, make sure you check out Gormaru Island’s FB page for more information than anyone else seems to be cataloguing on these releases.
As always, make sure to check the links below to learn more about the stuff we blabbed about in the episode!
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Godzilla by Fighter Ishida & GYM from Adventure! Godzillaland (1993)
2. Godzilla vs. Gigan Suite from Ifukube 100: A Legacy of Monster Music (2015)
SUGGESTED READING:
Hideaki Anno & Shinji Hufguchi to helm Toho’s next Godzilla Film [The Good The Bad & Godzilla]
Inside the Godzilla Rooms at the Shinjuku Gracery [Kotaku]
Video of Rooms and Café [Jiji Press]
Godzilla’s Official Unveiling at Shinkuku Gracery [Kyodo News]
Godzilla Appointed Tourism Ambassador of Shinjuku ward [Hollywood Reporter]
GODZILLA VS Game Information [Gormaru Island]
*August Ragone’s Green Slime Screening in June
KAIJU CAMPAIGNING:
Don’t forget to head over to the Kickstarter campaign for SYMPHONIC FURY! THE MUSIC OF JAPANESE MONSTERS and fund this concert before it’s too late!!!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.13.2015: Oh, Godzilla – What Language!http://www.kaijucast.com/2015/04/13/04-13-2015-oh-godzilla-what-language/
Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:13:20 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=37411:56:06It’s an episode without a special topic or agenda, Rachel, Bryan, Kyle and Jeff simply talk about stuff and things.
Holy crumbcakes, we made an explicit episode! Yeah, so let’s get that out of the way now. Not like we spend the entire ep[...]It’s an episode without a special topic or agenda, Rachel, Bryan, Kyle and Jeff simply talk about stuff and things.
Holy crumbcakes, we made an explicit episode! Yeah, so let’s get that out of the way now. Not like we spend the entire episode swearing like crazed sailors, but we removed our “family friendly” filter for this episode and just talked about stuff like Monsterpalooza, collecting toys and Godzilla stuff, zombie movies, going to Japan, Kaijucast merchandise and all sorts of other things. We also answered some emails from listeners that date back to the beginning of the year! That was a lot of fun, actually.
So, if you like these types of shows and want to hear more from your Kaijucast hosts, please let us know and we’ll be happy to record more of these conversational episodes (they are a lot easier to do than our standard over-planned shows).
ALL MUSICS ATTACKING APRIL:
1. Brown Gargantuan by Quicksand from Manic Compression (1995)
2. Godzilla by Cosmic Monster from Coaxial Transmission 2 (2015)
3. Suite From King Kong Vs. Godzilla from Ifukube 100: A Legacy of Monster Music (2015)
SUGGESTED READING:
If you haven’t done so, please go support John & Chris’ kickstarter campaign, Symphonic Fury! The Music of Japanese Monsters. They cannot make this concert happen without the support of kaiju fans like you!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno04.09.2015: Symphonic Fury Kickstarter Campaignhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/04/09/04-09-2015-symphonic-fury-kickstarter-campaign/
Fri, 10 Apr 2015 02:22:11 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=37541:05:56John DeSentis & Chris Oglio return to discuss their newest crowdfunding project: Symphonic Fury! The Music of Japanese Monsters.
Last year, at the annual Godzilla convention in Chicago, G-Fest XXI, John DeSentis and Chris Oglio put on an incredi[...]John DeSentis & Chris Oglio return to discuss their newest crowdfunding project: Symphonic Fury! The Music of Japanese Monsters.
Last year, at the annual Godzilla convention in Chicago, G-Fest XXI, John DeSentis and Chris Oglio put on an incredible concert of Akira Ifukube’s music from the Godzilla series. As someone who was there, I can attest to how moving and stirring it was to see kaiju music performed live in front of an audience. It was a once in a lifetime kind of feeling, but lucky for us(!), John and Chris have teamed up again to launch another crowdfunded campaign to bring SYMPHONIC FURY! THE MUSIC OF JAPANESE MONSTERS to Chicago and blow the socks off the attendees. I asked the guys if they would like to come onto the show and talk about their experiences with last year’s concert and what their plans were for this year. I’m not going to waste any more words on this: PLEASE GET YOUR COLLECTIVE BUTTS TO THEIR KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN AND MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
The only way we’re going to see this second concert (listen to the episode to hear their plans!) is for as many Godzilla fans as possible to put their support behind this campaign. They cannot do this without our support! Additionally, John and Chris selected a handful of tracks to play during this episode – hinting at the impending awesomeness…
MUSIC OF JAPANESE MONSTERS:
1. Determined To Protect Our Future by Ko Otani from Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
2. Offense & Defense by Ko Otani from Gamera III (1999)
3. Gyaos Flees by Ko Otani from Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
4. Fight of the Two Giant Monsters by Ko Otani from Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996)
SUGGESTED READING:
Symphonic Fury! The Music of Japanese Monsters Kickstarter Campaign
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DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
That’s right… we’re watching Death Kappa (2010) this month. Make sure to have your homework turned in by April 23rd to have your thoughts, questions and reviews part of our discussion episode. May Godzilla have mercy on your souls. Oh, and apparently its streaming for free on ConTV.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.25.2015: Gamera vs. Jiger Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/03/25/03-25-2015-gamera-vs-jiger-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:53:51 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=37251:34:40Dave, Rachel, Kyle and Bryan take a Fantastic Voyage inside this month’s discussion film, Gamera vs. Jiger!
For this episode, I was joined by Bryan, Rachel and Dave and we are talking about the 1970 Daiei film, Gamera vs. Jiger. All in all, we[...]Dave, Rachel, Kyle and Bryan take a Fantastic Voyage inside this month’s discussion film, Gamera vs. Jiger!
For this episode, I was joined by Bryan, Rachel and Dave and we are talking about the 1970 Daiei film, Gamera vs. Jiger. All in all, we kind of liked this film that almost seemed to have every aspect of the Showa Gamera series… except aliens. There were none to be found (outside the stock footage). Big thanks to everyone who sent in their homework – it was a lot of fun to read your reactions and reviews of this unique landmark on the kaiju landscape. One of the best parts about watching these old Gamera films is to really see the effort that was put into the productions, despite the decline in ticket sales and budgets.
We cover a handful of news topics towards the end of the show, so make sure you check out the links below if any of those are any interest to you. We also covered some events that are bringing kaiju related guests. And if that wasn’t enough, here are our musical selections for this episode…
MONSTER MUSIC MADNESS:
1. Godzilla Forever! Akira Ifukube Showa Godzilla Medley of Glory (arrangement Hideo Saito) from Godzilla Singles (1985)
2. The Matango Woman by Sadao Bekko from Matango (1963)
3. Operation Rescue Gamera by Shunsuke Kikuchi from Gamera vs. Jiger (1970)
4. Zone Fighter March by Masato Shimon from Zone Fighter (1973)
5. Planet X by Atom Troy from Dance Godzilla (1996)
SUGGESTED READING:
Kaiju Bar to re-open in Osaka
Godzilla Rulers of Earth #22 Preview on Scifi Japan
Godzilla Rulers of Earth #25 Solicitation on Scifi Japan
Attack on Titan footage released
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
03/27 – 03/29 Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA w/Sonny Chiba
04/03 – 04/05 Anime Boston in Boston, MA w/Haruo Nakajima & Akira Takarada
05/29 – 05/30 FanExpo Dallas w/Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma & Tom Kitagawa
07/10 – 07/12 G-Fest w/Masaaki Tezuka, August Ragone & Robert Scott Field
07/31 Monster Mania Con w/Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Tsutomu Kitagawa & Bin Furuya
NEW CONTEST! Keep an eye out for our new Godzilla Haiku contest – we’ve got some rad prizes to give away!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Blame Dave, people. It’s 100% his fault for choosing (at random?) our next film in the discussion list. We are grabbing something very recent for the next film. If you listen to the episode, you’ll hear the trepidation in my voice when we make the change during the show. Our next film on the chopping block is #^%&ing Death Kappa from 2010. Yes, the film that dashed my monster hopes against the jagged rocks of budgetary restraint. This film is available for cheap from Amazon if you really want to buy a physical copy. You can also stream it (not for free) from Amazon and a few other services. If you want to brave the waters and join us for our Death Kappa daikaiju discussion, make sure to have your thoughts, questions (not like I’ll be able to answer them) and reviews turned in before April 23rd.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.05.2015: World War Kaiju Interviewhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/03/05/03-05-2015-world-war-kaiju-interview/
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 22:48:26 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=36681:08:32The World War Kaiju Team talk with Kyle about creating their independent Kaiju graphic novel and their plans for future world domination!
This episode features an interview with Josh Finney, Patrick McEvoy and Kat Rocha. The team behind World War Ka[...]The World War Kaiju Team talk with Kyle about creating their independent Kaiju graphic novel and their plans for future world domination!
This episode features an interview with Josh Finney, Patrick McEvoy and Kat Rocha. The team behind World War Kaiju, a fantastic independently produced graphic novel that was successfully funded through Kickstarter last year. The book is a revisionist historical tale that explores what would have happened in World War II if the US hadn’t dropped an H-bomb on Japan, but had unleashed a kaiju instead. It really is a fantastic read with a lot of charming nods to the tokusatsu films we know and love! We talked about how the team met and started working together, the creation of this graphic novel and their upcoming plans for continuing the story.
I really hope the listeners have an opportunity to check out this book! Make sure to check out the links in the show notes for their newest Kickstarter campaign too! Additionally, there were a number of news stories to cover in this episode, so make sure to visit those links below.
MARCH OF THE MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Daikaiju Varan Suite by Makoto Inoue from Godzilla Legend II: Voyage To Dream Quest (1991)
2. World War Kaiju Preview (2014)
3. The King of the Monsters by Daisuke Yano from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
4. The Beginning of the End by Nobuhiko Morino from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
5. Godzilla performed by Fu Manchu from Eatin’ Dust (1999)
SUGGESTED READING:
World War Kaiju Links:
World War Kaiju’s Official Website
01Publishing
Patrick McEvoy
Casefile: Arkham & that Kickstarter campaign (ends March 20th)
World War Kaiju on Amazon.com
World War Kaiju on Barnes & Noble
World War Kaiju on Powells.com
World War Kaiju on Target.com
World War Kaiju on Walmart.com
The World War Kaiju Team will be appearing at Emerald City Comic Con and G-Fest!
News of Diamond Comics Distribution’s X-Plus reissues for 2015
The Shinjuku Hotel Gracery’s Rooftop Godzilla Head is complete!
– and the Godzilla Room & View Room page
Shogo Tomiyama’s new book about producing Godzilla films
Sony Movie Channel to broadcast Destroy All Monsters (1968) & Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
Rondo Hatton Award Nominations
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/13 – 3/15 Lexington Comic Con w/Hiroko Sakurai, Bin Furuya and LOTS of Sentai Heroes
3/27 – 3/29 Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA w/Sonny Chiba
4/3 – 4/5 Anime Boston w/Akira Takarada & Haruo Nakajima
6/20 Godzilla Night 4 in San Leandro, CA [FB Event]
7/10 – 7/12 G-Fest XXII in Chicago, IL
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that our March Daikaiju Discussion film is 1970’s Gamera vs. Jiger and we need to have your homework by March 19th to include your thoughts, questions and reviews in the next episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoThe Kaijucast has been nominated for a Rondo Hatton award!http://www.kaijucast.com/2015/03/03/the-kaijucast-has-been-nominated-for-a-rondo-hatton-award/
Wed, 04 Mar 2015 05:05:53 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=369702.28.2015: Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/02/28/02-28-2015-godzilla-vs-king-ghidorah-1991-daikaiju-discussion/
Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:49:53 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=36921:54:26Bryan, Rachel, Jeff, Cindy, Martin and Kyle discuss Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
This month, we turn our gaze to the future! Or the futurians, to be a bit more precise? The focus of this month’s Daikaiju Discussion is the 1991 special eff[...]Bryan, Rachel, Jeff, Cindy, Martin and Kyle discuss Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
This month, we turn our gaze to the future! Or the futurians, to be a bit more precise? The focus of this month’s Daikaiju Discussion is the 1991 special effects extravaganza from Toho Studios, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. It was a full house here in Kaijucast HQ; Kyle was joined by Martin, Jeff, Cindy, Bryan and Rachel. It’s awesome that they took part because we received a lot of homework. Apparently a lot of G-fans really …and I mean really love this film!
The film discussion alone was enough to fill a standard hour long (do we even do that anymore?) episode, but we had a massive news month, too – with several big events happening and information dropped. Earlier in February, a convention called Winter Wonder Festival took place in Tokyo. Joining us to share his awesome report directly from the land of the rising sun, our special on-the-scene/over-the-seas reporter Brandon Elijah Garza (Tokyo Toy Fiend) pops in with the low down on the kaiju releases at the show. Additionally Toy Fair, held on the 14-17th in New York, had a lot in store for kaiju enthusiasts too. Make sure to check out all of the links in the show notes; there are some really great things happening out there.
MUSIC FIT FOR MONSTER ZERO:
1. A Premonition of Invaders by Akira Ifukube from Terror Of Mechagodzilla (1975)
2. Major Spielberg Spots a UFO from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
3. Aliens King Ghidorah by Heavy Melody Music from Godzilla Unleashed (2007)
4. Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah CNN News Report (1991)
5. Green Slime performed by Josie Cotton from Invasion of the B-Girls (2007)
6. Ending by Akira Ifukube from Rodan (1956)
SUGGESTED READING/WATCHING/LISTENING:
Tokyo Toy Fiend’s Winter Wonder Festival Video
Toy Fair happened with Godzilla & Kaiju Results (see below):
Diamond Select Toys Godzilla 1974, Rodan 1993 & Jet Jaguar Banks
NECA‘s Godzilla 1954, 1995 & 1984 NES Version
SH MonsterArts / Tamaashi Nations’ Spitfire Godzilla 2014, Godzilla Millenium Special Color Edition & MechaKing Ghidorah
Bandai Creation Godzilla 2014 & MUTO and Godzilla “Hatch n Heroes” Egg Changers
NECA’s Pacific Rim 6″ Figures Horizon Brave, Reactor Blast Gipsy Danger, Otachi & Baby Otachi
NECA’s Pacific Rim 18″ Striker Eureka
NECA’s Pacific Rim Chibi “In Movie” Figures (Romeo Blue, Horizon Brave, Trespasser, Karloff & Hardship)
VIZ to Distribute Reimagined Ultraman Manga
More Godzilla Vinyl Wars Announcements on SciFiJapan
IDW Publishing to release Godzilla Half Century War hardcover book
Check out the Kaiju Kingdom Podcast’s interview with Ricardo Delgado [part 1] [part 2]
Check out the Monsterland Ohio Radio Podcast!
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/13 – 3/15 Lexington Comic Con w/Hiroko Sakurai, Bin Furuya and LOTS of Sentai Heroes
3/27 – 3/29 Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA w/Sonny Chiba
4/3 – 4/5 Anime Boston w/Akira Takarada & Haruo Nakajima
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
The month of March will focus on the sixth film in Daiei’s Gamera series. We’ll be watching the SHout Factory release of Gamera vs. Jiger (1970), or as it was known here in the US, Gamera vs Monster X. Because I’ll be at Monsterpalooza for the last weekend of the month, the deadline to submit your thoughts, questions & reviews of this film is March 19th. We look forward to seeing what you thought of the film!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.25.2015: Kaijumax Creator, Zander Cannonhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/02/25/02-25-2015-kaijumax-creator-zander-cannon/
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:00:53 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=36940:43:35Zander Cannon chats with Kyle about his new comic Kaijumax.
Check it out, our first bonus episode of 2015 and we are talking with comic book creator Zander Cannon about his upcoming six issue mini-series from Oni Press called Kaijumax.
Kaijumax is a[...]Zander Cannon chats with Kyle about his new comic Kaijumax.
Check it out, our first bonus episode of 2015 and we are talking with comic book creator Zander Cannon about his upcoming six issue mini-series from Oni Press called Kaijumax.
Kaijumax is a prison drama set on a Monsterland-like island and it explores the kaiju who are incarcerated there and what happens in the prison. Zander discusses the details of the first issue and where he sees the series going over the next five. There are so many nods to classic tokusatsu from a literal iteration of Gojira to the Ultraman-esque warden, there’s enough fan service to keep kaiju fans thoroughly entertained but everything revolves around these massive monsters as characters. His cast is engaging, irreverent and the book is simply a great read.
Make sure to check out the links below for ordering info – because Oni Press is a medium sized publisher, your comic book shop may not order the book without you preordering it!
BONUS MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Godzilla vs. Godzilla by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
2. Godzilla’s Theme by The Edge & Yoshinobu Hiraiwa from Godzilla Island (1998)
SUGGESTED READING:
Kaijumax Issue #1 is on sale April 8th, but you can order now at your local comic book shop:
Kaijumax #1 Standard Retail Cover–FEB151522
Kaijumax #1 Bryan Lee O’Malley Variant Cover– FEB151523
Read the first seven pages here!
Follow Zander Cannon on Twitter & Facebook
Issue #1 of Kaijumax by Zander Cannon from Oni Press, available on April 8th.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.16.2015: The Kaiju of Pacific Rim Panelhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/02/16/02-16-2015-the-kaiju-of-pacific-rim-panel/
Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:45:56 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=36811:00:44Bryan, Jeff and Kyle nerd out on the Rose City Comic Con crowd in this month’s Throwback episode!
It’s time for some traveling! Step into our TARDIS and zip back to the year 2013 where we covered the Kaiju of Pacific Rim in a panel at Po[...]Bryan, Jeff and Kyle nerd out on the Rose City Comic Con crowd in this month’s Throwback episode!
It’s time for some traveling! Step into our TARDIS and zip back to the year 2013 where we covered the Kaiju of Pacific Rim in a panel at Portland’s own Rose City Comic Con. We had a nearly full house for this panel – and to be honest, we couldn’t believe the amount of convention attendees that wanted to hear more about the monsters from Pacific Rim and what could have/did inspire the designers who made them. I am hoping to find the video that Martin shot and merge it with the audio from this podcast and upload it to our YouTube channel soon.
Big thanks to Rose City Comic Con’s Mikey Neilson for scheduling us for this panel – it was a blast!
MINIMAL MONSTER MOVIE MUSIC:
1. Category Five by Ramin Djawadi from Pacific Rim (2013)
2. The Greatest Battle of Earth II by Akira Ifukube from Ghidrah, The Three Headed Monster (1964)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Don’t forget to send in your homework for our next daikaiju discussion, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991). You’ll need to get that sent in before this Friday (the 20th) to have it included in the next episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.29.2015: Ultraman The Next Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/01/29/01-29-2015/
Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:43:38 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=36531:44:25We review the 2004 film, Ultraman The Next (but we also forgot to capture the moment)!
This month’s discussion film is Tsuburaya Production’s 2004 cinematic reboot attempt of Ultraman, known in English as Ultraman The Next. Big thanks to[...]We review the 2004 film, Ultraman The Next (but we also forgot to capture the moment)!
This month’s discussion film is Tsuburaya Production’s 2004 cinematic reboot attempt of Ultraman, known in English as Ultraman The Next. Big thanks to everyone who sent in their homework for this apparently difficult to track down film. I was joined in the studio by regulars Martin, Bryan and Rachel, but we did have another voice from the past come back to join in the fun. Long time Ultra-fan Dave Helfrey (aka Baron Von Goolo – who’s Kaijucastic debut was waaaaay back in episode #19) was able to sit down and talk about this cinematic shuwatch.
This film was one that I had seen back when it came out, but I don’t have any behind-the-scene materials on hand. Big thanks to Brad Warner, who worked at Tsuburaya in the late nineties for agreeing to chat with me about the film and what was happening at the Tsuburaya during that time – I can’t wait to have him appear on a future episode!
We did talk about some news, cover some catastrophic events and have an exciting round pickled ginger. And, of course, we played some music in the episode.
MONSTEROUS MUSIC:
1. Main Title by Kan Ishii from Gorath (1962)
2. NEVER GOOD-BYE by TMG from Ultraman The Next (2004)
3. Ultraman The Next teaser audio (2004)
4. Main Theme by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
5. Theme of Ultraman by Takahiro Matsumoto from Ultraman The Next (2004)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth to end its run with issue #25
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
3/13 – 3/15 Lexington Comic Con w/Reiko Chiba, Takumi Hashimoto, Y?ta Mochizuki, Hiroko Sakurai & Satoshi “Bin” Furuya
3.27 – 3/29 Monsterpalooza w/Sonny Chiba in Burbank, CA
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film in the discussion series is the 1991 entry into the Godzilla series, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. This film is a big favorite amongst the fans and it’s widely available, so please help us out and refrain from sending in that mini-novella you’ve always wanted to write for the eighteenth Godzilla film in the franchise. Keep it short and simple and send in your homework before February 20th to be included in the discussion episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.13.2015: Emergency Broadcast IVhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2015/01/13/01-13-2015-emergency-broadcast-iv/
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:27:15 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=36222:52:01The crew for our fourth live Emergency Broadcast: Bryan and Rachel, Hachi, Kyle, Jeff and Derek M. Koch from Monster Kid Radio.
If you missed our annual live episode on Sunday, here it is! The fourth annual Emergency Broadcast went very well and was[...]The crew for our fourth live Emergency Broadcast: Bryan and Rachel, Hachi, Kyle, Jeff and Derek M. Koch from Monster Kid Radio.
If you missed our annual live episode on Sunday, here it is! The fourth annual Emergency Broadcast went very well and was a ton of fun to host. In addition to Kaijucast regulars Jeff, Bryan and Rachel, we invited friend, monster enthusiast and fellow podcaster Derek M. Koch to be a part of the program. Derek runs Monster Kid Radio, a fantastic show dedicated to the classic monster movie genre and he was on-hand to witness the insanity of one of our live episodes. Make sure to check out his podcast and live365 stream and everything else he’s doing!
In addition to our visiting Monster Kid, we spoke with John DeSentis, the conductor from this past summer’s IFUKUBE 100 concert during G-Fest XXI. John spoke to us about the event and about the kickstarter campaign‘s completion and what’s to come in the future.
Additionally, Jim Cironella joined us to discuss bringing Japanese guests to conventions and festivals around the world and what some of those upcoming events will be and who they will feature.
PRE-ROLL MUSIC:
1. Old Kaijucast Intro featuring Mecha-King Ghidorah’s Theme from Godzilla Unleashed (2007)
2. Amazing Great Monster In Town from Rumbo De Japon (1990)
3. “What Are They Doing Now?” from Ghidorah, The Three Headed Monster (1964)
4. Call Happiness by The Peanuts & Akira Ifukube from Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964)
5. Nameless by King Ghidora from Age of Space EP (2013)
6. Godzilla 1985 Teaser
7. Godzilla 1985 – Godzilla Spotted In Tokyo Bay by Reijiro Koroku & Christopher Young (arranged by listener Nick)
8. Intro with Akira Ifukube & Main Titles from Frankenstein Conquers The World (1965)
9. Ultra Squad (TNT dub of Ultraseven)
10. Ultra Seven / Rawara, lyrics Hajime Tokyo, composer Toru Fuyuki from Ukulele Ultraman (2006)
11. King Kong vs. Godzilla Suite from The Godzilla Legend Chronology (1986)
12. Trendmasters Godzilla Commercial (1995)
13. Horror Holocaust Radio featuring Kyle (2008)
14. King Kong Escapes US Trailer (1967)
15. Gamera by The Moons (1965)
16. Godzilla! by Alexandre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
17. Godzilla Snickers Comercial (2014)
18. AIP Terror Of Mechagodzilla Intro (1975)
19. Defeat Mechagodzilla by Beru-bera Lin and Masaru Satoh (1974)
20. Monster Zero battle (1965) -> Kaijucast Intro (2014)
BROADCASTED MUSIC:
1. The Destruction of Shibuya by Ko Otani from Gamera 3 (1999)
2. Gojira Suite from the Ifukube 100 Concert (2014)
3. Go! Go! Godzilla! by Susumu Ishikawa from Godzilla vs Gigan (1972)
SUGGESTED READING:
Monster Kid Radio
Ifukube 100 FB Page
Paris Manga & SF Show (February 7 & 8)
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention (March 13-15)
Monsterpalooza (March 27 – 29 — keep an eye on the “Guests” page!)
Vampire Robots’ Pre-Order for Godzilla Vinyl Wars’ DesuGoji
Toho’s Godzilla 2016 Graphic
BIG WINNERS:
Major congrats to our winners: “Ixious”, “Ranger Scott”, “Danny_D”, “Bizzy_C” and Mike Keller for winning our five prize packs! And congrats to Jase Short, Adam Jones and David Goodman for winning the drawings!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget, folks – to be a part of the episode, your Ultraman The Next (2004) homework needs to be turned in no later than January 22nd!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoTUNE INTO THE BROADCAST!http://www.kaijucast.com/2015/01/04/tune-into-the-broadcast/
Mon, 05 Jan 2015 05:41:13 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=364712.31.2014: Gamera Guardian of the Universe Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/12/31/12-31-2014-gamera-guardian-of-the-universe-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 01 Jan 2015 05:35:10 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=35971:38:26I am working against a literal countdown clock here since the month is over on the East Coast – actually, it’s already 2015 over there! So all I’m going to say here is that I had an absolute blast talking about Gamera: Guardian of [...]I am working against a literal countdown clock here since the month is over on the East Coast – actually, it’s already 2015 over there! So all I’m going to say here is that I had an absolute blast talking about Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995). Big thanks to everyone who sent in their homework!
Thanks to everyone for making 2014 the best year I could ever imagine for the Kaijucast – please join us for our live broadcast next month!
MUSIC:
1. Let’s Go, UGM by Tohru Fuyuki from Ultraman 80 (1980)
2. Bakufu Slump by Myth from Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
3. Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) ADV Films Trailer
4. Monstrous People/Fight With Colossus by Ko Otani from Shadow Of The Colossus (2005)
5. Starting Up Mechanikong II by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1967)
SUGGESTED READING:
Rhodes Reason, star of King Kong Escapes (1967) dies at 84.
HOUSEKEEPING:
Emergency Broadcast IV – keep an eye on this page for details!
Year In Review Links: Haruo Nakajima Interview, Kenpachiro Satsuma Interview, Godzilla 2014 (Daikaiju Discussion), G-Fest XXI Panel: The Sound of Monsters, Koichi Kawakita Interview, Hail To The King Kickstarter Campaign & Trailer and, seriously… so many more awesome things happened this year!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film in the discussion schedule is Ultraman The Next (2004)* so if you have the opportunity to watch this film and send in your review, please make sure to turn it in before January 22nd.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.13.2014: Godzilla News Roundtablehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/12/13/12-13-2014-godzilla-news-roundtable/
Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:46:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=36081:27:33Discussing and speculating on Toho’s future plans for Godzilla. Disclaimer: This image was photoshopped and is absolutely not official.
This week has been a big one for Godzilla fans. Toho’s new Godzilla plans for a new film, the Godzill[...]Discussing and speculating on Toho’s future plans for Godzilla. Disclaimer: This image was photoshopped and is absolutely not official.
This week has been a big one for Godzilla fans. Toho’s new Godzilla plans for a new film, the Godzilla head on top of the Shinjuku Hotel Gracery, the Guiness Book of World Records announcement and Bandai Namco’s plans for a domestic release of their Japanese Godzilla game for the Playstation 3 (and PS4). In the last episode, August Ragone shared some insight into this news blitz and made some predictions, but Jeff, Bryan and Rachel joined Kyle for a roundtable discussion of this news. Additionally, Bryan brought over his Playstation 3 so that we could all check out the new Japanese demo.
Some devastatingly terrible news was released as well. Koichi Kawakita, Toho’s special effects director from 1989 – 1997 and the founder of Dream Planet Inc. passed away on December 5th. At the end of this episode, we discuss his incredible legacy and his impact on our love for the Godzilla films. If you are unfamiliar with Kawakita, please listen to the interview from G-Fest XXI.
MUSICAL MONSTROSITIES:
1. Godzilla and the Polluted Ocean by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster (1971)
2. Godzilla 2000 US Trailer Audio
3. Mothra Metal by Isao from Mothra Song The Best (1998)
4. Godzilla The Game (2015) Trailer Audio
5. Super X Theme by Reijiiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
6. Requiem by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
SUGGESTED READING:
August Ragone’s New Godzilla Coverage
Hollywood Reporter’s Coverage of New Godzilla
Godzilla The Game Official Facebook Page
Koichi Kawakita Passes Away
HOUSEKEEPING:
We did not talk about this during the episode, but the 4th annual Kaijucast Emergency Broadcast date is set for January 11th! More information will be posted as it becomes available, but mark your calendars, anticipate awesome live guests and get ready for your chances to win some really fantastic prize packs!
KOICHI KAWAKITA TRIBUTE: (This is the same piece I wrote for the episode)
Koichi Kawakita (1942 – 2014) was hired by Toho in 1962 where he worked with Eiji Tsuburaya in the composite department. In 1989, he took over for Toho Special Effects Director Teruyoshi Nakano and helmed the special effects for Gunhed (1989), Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989), Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991), Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992), Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993), Yamato Takeru (1994), Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (1994), Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995), Rebirth of Mothra (1996) and Rebirth of Mothra II (1996). While the merit of the movies as a whole could be debated by the critics and fans, Kawakita’s effects direction was nothing short innovative and inspired. He loved the movie business and it was quite obvious that he loved what he was doing. Kawakita wasn’t content to let traditional tokusatsu disappear with the advent of CGI. Even after leaving Toho, he continued to work with special effects, adopting techniques to be used and taught to a new generation of tokusatsu fans at the Osaka University of Arts. His company Dream Planet gave him more opportunities to work with other productions and to expand his interests. In 2010, Kawakita launched his own line of Godzilla collectibles in an effort to keep the King of the Monsters alive in the heart of Japan. This year, he helped spearhead the Big Godzilla Special Effects Exhibition in Japan and visited the United States for both G-Fest XXI and a special Tokusatsu event in Los Angeles. I am absolutely grateful that I was able to meet to the man who I still hold in such high regard. His death came completely out of nowhere and as such, I am still reeling from this news.
The heisei series means so much to me, and it was seeing those effects that hooked me into the kaiju genre. I’m going to use this time to celebrate the man who breathed life back into a genre that the res[...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.09.2014: BREAKING GODZILLA NEWS!http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/12/09/12-09-2014-breaking-godzilla-news/
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 04:29:54 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=35830:58:14
Big news straight from Japan’s Toho Co. Ltd. this week, folks! I’m sure many of you have heard the news about Toho’s announcement this past weekend about their plans for a new Godzilla movie. And that’s not all, Godzilla wil[...]
Big news straight from Japan’s Toho Co. Ltd. this week, folks! I’m sure many of you have heard the news about Toho’s announcement this past weekend about their plans for a new Godzilla movie. And that’s not all, Godzilla will be making an appearance on the rooftop of a Shinjuku hotel. Still want something cool, but maybe not as cool as a new movie? Godzilla’s finally going to be part of bar trivia history be being named the Guinness Book of World Record’s “Longest continuously running movie franchise” – not too shabby, right?
To discuss this in much more detail, I asked the author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master Of Monsters, August Ragone to elaborate on his article about this news (which you can read here). He goes into a lot of detail about announcement and the history surrounding some of these plans. August also speculates on some of the unknowns as well.
I closed this show out with one singular song. It’s a cover of the Blüe Oyster Cult’s Godzilla, performed by Fighter Ishida & GYM! Enjoy this bonus episode – we’ll be recording another standard episode tomorrow night!
SUGGESTED READING:
The Japanese Godzilla Will Rise Again from The Good, The Bad & The Godzilla
Other coverage: Anime News Network, Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Cinematoday.jp
The official news on Toho Godzilla’s website
Godzilla on Shinjuku Hotel from CrunchyRoll
August Ragone’s blog, The Good, The Bad & The Godzilla
August Ragone’s book, Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters
Images for the Godilla replica head in Shinjuku.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.30.2014: Godzilla’s Revenge Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/11/30/11-30-2014-godzillas-revenge-daikaiju-discussion/
Mon, 01 Dec 2014 03:33:32 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=35731:44:13Rachel, Bryan, Kyle and Martin dive into the murky depths of Godzilla’s Revenge/All Monsters Attack (1969).
The movie that’s on this month’s chopping block is 1969’s Godzilla’s Revenge (aka All Monsters Attack). For dec[...]Rachel, Bryan, Kyle and Martin dive into the murky depths of Godzilla’s Revenge/All Monsters Attack (1969).
The movie that’s on this month’s chopping block is 1969’s Godzilla’s Revenge (aka All Monsters Attack). For decades, this film has been somewhat hated by Godzilla fans due to several factors: it’s the first film in the series to prominently feature a child actor, it’s English dub features some intensely grating voice acting and it has a very heavy dose of stock footage from prior Godzilla films. But we found a different attitude from fans that, much like Ichiiro discovering his precious vacuum tubes, they have been able to ignore the grit and grime of this film and see the beauty beneath.
It’s also been a while since we’ve had a full blown episode and there was plenty to talk about. Make sure to check out the news items below and mark your calendars for the 4th annual “Emergency Broadcast” that will be happening again in January!
ALL MUSICS ATTACK:
1. Punpunpun sung by the Tokyo Children’s Choir (1969)
2. Mothra’s Song by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)
3. Crime Fiction by Ervin Jereb (1969)
4. Godzilla’s Revenge US Trailer Audio (1971)
5. Super Scary Saturday’s Monster Mania
6. Main Title by Ramin Djawadi from Pacific Rim (2013)
SUGGESTED READING:
Diamond Select Toys’ Godzilla 2000 Pizza Cutter
Kotobukiya’s Super X II
Godzilla Vinyl Records
Toho Champion Matsuri Mook
MPC Godzilla VFX Breakdown
Japan’s Godzilla Skin iPhone 5 Case
KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN: Check out Joe Badon’s kaiju graphic novel Kickstarter Campaign: Terra Kaiju
HOUSEKEEPING:
*Our next Emergency Broadcast is set for January 11th – mark your calendars!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
For December, we are going to be talking about the first film in the Heisei Gamera trilogy (completely out of order, I know) Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995). This film is available from Mill Creek Entertainment on both DVD (in an incredible 11 movie set) and BluRay (available as a trilogy) and through some “Video On Demand” services. If you’d like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews (aka your homework) for the discussion episode, the deadline is December 17th. We look forward to hearing what you have to say about this film!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.21.2014: Godzilla FX Director Koichi Kawakitahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/11/21/11-21-2014-godzilla-fx-director-koichi-kawakita/
Sat, 22 Nov 2014 06:22:25 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=35710:54:19Distinguished panelists of G-Fest: JD Lees, Kyle Yount, Koichi Kawakita & Robert Scott Field
It is my pleasure to bring you an interview with Koichi Kawakita, the special effects director for most of Godzilla’s “Heisei” era. It[...]Distinguished panelists of G-Fest: JD Lees, Kyle Yount, Koichi Kawakita & Robert Scott Field
It is my pleasure to bring you an interview with Koichi Kawakita, the special effects director for most of Godzilla’s “Heisei” era. It has been a goal since I started the podcast to interview Kawakita-san and when he was announced as a guest for G-Fest XXI, I made it my objective to spend some time with him at the convention. Thankfully, JD Lees was fine with having me join him for the second Kawakita panel (the first was a two hour look at some of his non-Godzilla work, which was very, very cool). Because I’d been looking forward to this opportunity, I had a myriad of subjects that I wanted to cover about his career and I was more than happy to share the stage with JD, Robert Scott Field (our acting interpreter) and of course, Mr. Kawakita. I was definitely surprised by how quickly the hour long panel went by.
I know I did this in the audio, but it’s been several months since I want to sincerely thank JD Lees, the editor of G-Fan Magazine, for giving me this incredible opportunity. I hope you enjoy hearing about Kawakita’s career and hopefully we can get him back on for another episode in the future!
MINIMAL MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Main Theme by Toshihiko Sahashi from Ultraman Mebius (2006)
2. The God of Destruction Appears by Ko Otani from Godzilla· Mothra· King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
SUGGESTED READING:
Crunchy Roll Ultraman Mebius, Max AND Leo!
*Our next episode (our Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla’s Revenge) WILL be posted by the end of the month!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.12.2014: Costume Contest Winnershttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/11/12/11-11-2014-costume-contest-winners/
Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:07:13 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=356510.29.2014: Dogora The Space Monster Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/10/29/10-29-2014-dogora-the-space-monster-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 30 Oct 2014 05:37:22 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=35471:25:19The Kaijucast crew take on the Atmospheric Space Invader, Dogora!
That creepy season is upon us, and a creepy monster from outer space dips its tentacles into our atmosphere to cause chaos and destruction. This month, our discussion focuses on Dogor[...]The Kaijucast crew take on the Atmospheric Space Invader, Dogora!
That creepy season is upon us, and a creepy monster from outer space dips its tentacles into our atmosphere to cause chaos and destruction. This month, our discussion focuses on Dogora The Space Monster (1964). This is a lesser known kaiju film about a gigantic space jellyfish that comes down to steal our carbon (how rude!) but the army must stop the rampage. In some ways, it’s like Toho created another monster-on-the-loose film, but in many more ways, this movie is just a unique and bizarre beast of a flick. And to be perfectly honest, it’s not a great installment in Toho’s kaiju genre but we had fun watching this monster making his way through the skies of Japan (and the world).
In addition to the discussion, we do cover some news items. Make sure to click on the links below to learn more about the articles we discuss in this episode.
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Oshiete Jiji by Kiyoshiro Imawano with Yosui Inoue from The Great Yokai War (2005)
2. Biollante In The Lake-1 by Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
3. Main Titles by Akira Ifukube from Dogora The Space Monster (1964)
4. Sign of Godzilla by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
5. 1973 Gamera Dies by Yoko Ueno from Gamera the Brave (2006)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah actress Anna Nakagawa passes away at 49
The Art of Japanese Monsters softcover giveaway on Scifi Japan
Tamashi Nations plan to release SH MonsterArts Godzilla 2000 paint variant
Medicom Soft Vinyl Godzilla Toys coming soon to US retailers
HAUNTED HOUSEKEEPING:
Don’t forget to enter your kaiju-themed costume in our first ever Halloween Costume Contest! The deadline to enter is November 2nd and the winners will be announced on November 10th! We have three categories for this contest: Adult costumes, Child costumes and pet costumes.
Some of these fabulous prizes could be yours, just enter you kaiju costume in our first ever Kaijucast Halloween Costume Contest!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film is All Monsters Attack (1969), which is better known as Godzilla’s Revenge here in the States. This is quite possibly the most disrespected Godzilla film on the market, but we at the Kaijucast know that Godzilla’s Revenge actually has a lot going for it. We are definitely looking forward to hearing your thoughts, questions and reviews on this entry in the Godzilla series, so make sure you turn in your “homework” before November 22nd to be included in the next discussion episode!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.09.2014: Kaiju Gaiden’s Mark Jaramillo & David Hallhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/10/09/10-09-2014-kaiju-gaidens-mark-jaramillo-david-hall/
Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:05:43 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=35221:08:53Kaiju Gaiden’s Kickstarter Campaign is underway & they need your help to fund this incredible documentary! (Poster Art by Matt Frank)
In this episode we speak with the two masterminds behind the Kaiju Gaiden documentary. It focuses on the [...]Kaiju Gaiden’s Kickstarter Campaign is underway & they need your help to fund this incredible documentary! (Poster Art by Matt Frank)
In this episode we speak with the two masterminds behind the Kaiju Gaiden documentary. It focuses on the independent kaiju filmmakers in Japan. People like Shizuo Nakajima, the director of Legendary Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla and Shinpei Hayashiya, director of Gamera 4: Truth and Deep Sea Monster Reigo will be featured along with many more.
Just a note, we recorded this interview about a week ago and they are actually on their way to Japan right now! Make sure to check out their Kaiju Gaiden social media platforms and hopefully they’ll post some updates from their visit to Japan. Also, head over to their campaign and support them!
MUSIC:
1. Dogora’s Natural Enemy by the Bukumisha Weird Secret Society from Goukai Na Chikyuboueigun (2001)
2. Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah I by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
3. Southern Island Tale by Hachiro Matsui from King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
SUGGESTED DONATING:
Kaiju Gaiden Kickstarter Page
Kaiju Gaiden Facebook Page
Kaiju Gaiden Tumblr
Kaiju Gaiden Twitter
KaijuGaiden.com
SUGGESTED READING:
Monster Attack Team Issue #11 Available as Print-on-Demand & Digital Download
Scifi Japan TV #26 – Godzilla vs Hedorah Director with Yoshimitsu Banno
Scifi Japan TV Extra – Extended Interview with Banno
Scifi Japan TV #27 – Tokyo SOS Director Masaaki Tezuka
Scifi Japan TV Extra – Extended Interview with Tezuka
Scifi Japan TV #28 – Ultraman Nexus: Origins
Godzilla 2014 Golf Head Cover
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
It’s Dogora! Please watch that tentacley invader’s singular entry in the kaiju film landscape, Dogora The Space Monster (1964) and send in your thoughts, questions and reviews (aka your homework) before October 22nd to be a part of the discussion episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoInvasion of the Kaijucast Halloween Costume Contest!http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/10/06/invasion-of-the-kaijucast-halloween-costume-contest/
Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:54:02 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=353109.30.2014: Godzilla X Megaguirus Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/09/30/09-30-2014-godzilla-x-megaguirus-discussion/
Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:45:02 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=35031:34:35Bryan, Cindy & Rachel join Kyle to chat about Godzilla X Megaguirus (2000).
Hey, we still have a few minutes or so left in September; I can do this before October hits (…in Hawaii)!
This month, we dive into the second movie of Toho’s[...]Bryan, Cindy & Rachel join Kyle to chat about Godzilla X Megaguirus (2000).
Hey, we still have a few minutes or so left in September; I can do this before October hits (…in Hawaii)!
This month, we dive into the second movie of Toho’s “Millennium” series, Godzilla X Megaguirus (2000). As I mention in the discussion, this is the directorial debut of Masaaki Tezuka – a director who I think was honing his craft and improving his filmmaking throughout this series. That being said, the film is not without its flaws – which are sometimes as obvious as visible wires (cue the facepalm).
If you’re looking for news, make sure to check out our previous episode – this one’s a bit short on scoops since we just recorded last week. But we did manage to squeeze in a couple of mentions – specifically, go check out the Kaiju Gaiden kickstarter campaign. I can’t wait to talk to those guys (ahem – that should be our next episode) about their upcoming documentary. In addition to the teensy tiny news, we also had a few songs to play, so hopefully you enjoy those as well…
MUSIC:
1. Godzilla vs. Biollante by Koichi Sugiyama Arranged by Randy Miller from Monster Mania: Music From The Classic Godzilla Films (1998)
2. Monsterman by DEVO (2012)
3. Godzilla vs. Megaguirus English Tailer Audio (2000)
4. Godzilla x Megaguirus by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Megaguirus (2000)
5. Snowflakes on the Southern Sea by Masaru Satoh from Son of Godzilla (1967)
SUGGESTED READING:
Congratulations to Keith Foster for successfully funding his kickstarter campaign!
Please go support Kaiju Gaiden – a new independent documentary about independent kaiju films!
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
10/24 – Chiller Theatre in Parsipanny, NJ
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
It’s time for the Kaijucast to cover Dogora (1964)! We’ll be watching the Media Blasters DVD of this and apparently, it’s just not available anymore… certainly not legitimately*. So if you are fortunate enough to own this DVD or another version, you’ll need to get your homework turned in before October 22nd to be included in the next discussion episode. Please use the handy contact form to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews – thanks!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno9.26.2014: Hail To The King & Rose City Comic Con Recaphttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/09/26/9-26-2014-hail-to-the-king-rose-city-comic-con-recap/
Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:20:15 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=34891:42:48Kyle recaps his recent trip to Tokyo to film the upcoming documentary, Hail To The King: 60 Years Of Destruction with Rachel & Bryan.
Better late than never, Bryan and Rachel came over to help me out with this episode and recap my recent trip to[...]Kyle recaps his recent trip to Tokyo to film the upcoming documentary, Hail To The King: 60 Years Of Destruction with Rachel & Bryan.
Better late than never, Bryan and Rachel came over to help me out with this episode and recap my recent trip to Japan to film my documentary, Hail To The King: 60 Years Of Destruction! I honestly thought that I would have had an episode devoted to this much earlier, but apparently free time is my true master. Seriously though, we had some delays for a significant reason and I’m just happy to bring this discussion to the listeners now.
Overall, my trip to the land of the rising sun was fantastic and I am so happy that the project funded. Also thrilled to have one of my best friends editing together that the footage. Just an FYI, in this episode, I don’t really speak to the current status of the project (hoping to spend some time updating things this weekend). But to make up for its lateness, you get a bonus discussion all about last weekend’s utterly fantastic Rose City Comic Con.
Rose City Comic Con was fantastic. Big thanks to Keith Foster of Big Pimp Jones ( go help fun their kickstarter campaign! ) for letting me share his artist alley table and chat with people about giant monsters all weekend long. We met a lot of great kaiju fans – definitely my favorite part about doing these kinds of conventions now.
MUSIC:
1. Destroy All Monsters Radio Spot (1968)
2. Mothra vs. Gigan by Daisuke Yano from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
3. Orgah Theme by Heavy Music Melody from Godzilla Unleashed (20o7)
4. Kong by Tenacious D from The Pick of Destiny extended soundtrack (2006)
5. Main Theme by Yoshihiro Sugiura from Super Robot Red Baron (1973)
SUGGESTED READING
Max Borenstein to write screenplay for Godzilla sequel
Sideshow Godzilla preorders open
Godzilla Rulers Of Earth #19 to debut Trilopods
X-Plus Japan’s lineup for November announced
Godzilla Sofubi takeover from Diamond
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS
10/24 – 10/26 Chiller Theater in Parsipanny, New Jersey
HAUNTED HOUSEKEEPING
– Keith Foster’s kickstarter campaign is still active (until the end of this Sunday!) so go help fund this and get yourself a graphic novel of his comic Kodoja.
– Keep an eye out for more info about our Halloween Costume Contest!
Check out this awesome inspired costume at Rose City Comic Con!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.14.2014: Bonus Episode – David Eric Dopkohttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/09/14/09-14-2014-bonus-episode-david-eric-dopko/
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 02:53:17 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=34731:38:21Kyle and Jeff sit down with Godzilla fan & Hail To The King photographer, David Eric Dopko.
Initially, I was planning on the first episode of the month being a semi-detailed recap of the documentary filming and recent visit to the land of the ri[...]Kyle and Jeff sit down with Godzilla fan & Hail To The King photographer, David Eric Dopko.
Initially, I was planning on the first episode of the month being a semi-detailed recap of the documentary filming and recent visit to the land of the rising sun, but there were some serious scheduling conflicts and I had to head east to help my friend and constant podcast voice, Martin, get hitched to his lovely lady. Big congrats to them, by the way! ‘Twas a lovely wedding. Thankfully I have a number of backlogged interviews and this one was recorded in March of this year, during the weekend of Emerald City Comic Con.
Meet David Eric Dopko, a good friend of mine living in Seattle, Washington. In addition to being a talented photographer, enthusiastic traveler and lover of Japanese culture, he’s a massive Godzilla fan. Because of those reasons, I chose him to be my behind-the-scenes photographer for the Hail To The King documentary that we shot in August. I loved the conversation that we recorded at his house in March. I truly hope you enjoy listening to this bonus episode and getting to know David. Make sure to check out his articles in Famous Monsters Magazine about collecting Godzilla toys. Also, if you haven’t seen the Kaijucast Video Transmission with David talking about X-Plus, remedy that.
BONUS MUSIC:
1. Main Titles by Akira Ifukube from Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
2. Element X by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1967)
*Please make sure to check out Keith Foster’s Kodoja: A Graphic Novel With A Soundtrack kickstarter campaign. I’m a big fan of this comic/music combo and think the world needs to know about it.
**Please come to our GODZILLA VS. EVERYTHING panel at Rose City Comic Con! It will be at 11:00am on Saturday, September 20th in Panel Room 3 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. It’s going to be awesome!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoGodzilla vs. Everything Panel Surveyhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/09/08/godzilla-vs-everything-panel-survey/
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:18:10 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=347408.29.2014: Godzilla vs. Monster Zero Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/08/29/08-29-2014-godzilla-vs-monster-zero-daikaiju-discussion/
Sat, 30 Aug 2014 06:03:33 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=34502:06:33Kyle, Rachel and Bryan execute plan 2 of item 4 schedule 5 in this discussion of Godzilla vs. Monster Zero!
This month, we are tackling my favorite kaiju film and what I consider to be a high point of the entire Godzilla series, Kaiju Daisenso aka I[...]Kyle, Rachel and Bryan execute plan 2 of item 4 schedule 5 in this discussion of Godzilla vs. Monster Zero!
This month, we are tackling my favorite kaiju film and what I consider to be a high point of the entire Godzilla series, Kaiju Daisenso aka Invasion of Astro Monster aka Monster Zero aka Godzilla vs. Monster Zero! And for those of you listeners that love a long episode, this one’s for you. Actually, I’m pretty impressed that with all of the content in this episode, we “only” have a two hour show. As much as I could have continued to wax poetic about the Xians, Nick Adams, Godzilla, Rodan and King Ghidorah – it just seemed like a good idea to cut things off at a certain time (we’ll have to save it for an upcoming commentary).
Make sure to stay tuned after the discussion; we have a great round of Pickled Ginger, a bunch of news, and of course, some music!
MONSTROUS MUSICAL MEMES:
1. Battle by Cha Cha Maru from Godzilla vs. Heavy Metal (1998)
2. Ultraman Leo Main Theme by Makoto Kawaguchi from Ultraman Leo (1974)
3. Monster Zero US Trailer Audio (1970)
4. Monster Zero by King Geedorah from Take Me To Your Leader (2003)
5. Mothra Metal by Isao Bito from Mothra Song The Best (1998)
SUGGESTED READING:
Legendary Godzilla Sequel planned for June of 2018
Godzilla 4k Cleanup
Godzilla 2014 DVD BluRay Release Date – Digital is out now
Godzilla Rulers of Earth #18 Chosen for Artists Edition
Godzilla Cataclysm Released
Godzilla PS3 Website
Rifftrax Godzilla
SHMA Mecha-King Ghidorah announced
Japanese X-Plus Lineup for September
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
9/12 – 9/14 Son Of Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA
9/20 – 9/21 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR
***( come to our panel on Saturday the 20th at 11am )
10/24 – 10/26 Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film is Toho’s Godzilla X Megaguirus from 2000. This is a movie I haven’t seen in a little while. I believe I’ll pick up the BluRay from Sony and we’ll watch that version for the episode. If you’d like to have your thoughts questions and reviews included in the discussion, make sure to have your homework turned in before September 22nd!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.21.2014: Kenpachiro Satsuma Interviewhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/08/21/08-21-2014-kenpachiro-satsuma-interview/
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:17:03 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=34411:02:34Kyle (left) speaks with the actor who played Godzilla from 1984 – 1995, Kenpachiro Satsuma (center). Special thanks to Jason Varney (right) for translating. [Photo credit: Jonathan Peter Lee]If you’ve ever heard Whovians ask each other [...]Kyle (left) speaks with the actor who played Godzilla from 1984 – 1995, Kenpachiro Satsuma (center). Special thanks to Jason Varney (right) for translating. [Photo credit: Jonathan Peter Lee]If you’ve ever heard Whovians ask each other “Who is your doctor?”, you might understand why Kenpachiro Satsuma is my Godzilla. Godzilla 1985 was the first Godzilla film I saw and it was while I was living in Japan with my family. I remember recording it from the English channel and watching it over and over again. And while the heisei series is a little lacking in story, I love that Godzilla and Satsuma’s portrayal of the King of Monsters. So when I had the opportunity to interview the man who played my Godzilla, I jumped at the chance. In addition to Satsuma, I would like to thank Jason Varney for his translation skill and Shigeko for allowing me the time for this interview.
Just a written warning, sometimes interviews can get away from you – especially when you and the interviewee don’t speak the same language. This was definitely one of those cases. I think it’ll be pretty obvious when a single question sends the conversation into a weird place but still part of what made this enjoyable. I could absolutely interview this man for another hour or two if I ever had the chance… maybe for my next documentary!
This interview (which was recorded at the Big Wow Comic Fest) is the meat of this episode, so there aren’t any news stories to cover. We’ll get to those in the daikaiju discussion next week. Thanks for your patience with this episode – I know that compared to our usual schedule, it’s pretty late. Normally I like to have the first episodes posted in the first half of each month but with the kickstarter followed shortly by the trip, I ran out of free time.
GODZILLA MUSIC:
1. Godzilla Appears by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
2. Godzilla Vs. The Tank Corps (From OSTINATO) by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
3. Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah I by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
4. Godzilla From The Fuji Volcano (Godzilla Theme · Faster Version) by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
5. Godzilla vs. Rodan I by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993)
6. Ending by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.27.2014: Gamera vs. Gyaos Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/07/27/07-26-2014-gamera-vs-gyaos-daikaiju-discussion/
Mon, 28 Jul 2014 03:57:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=34261:51:34IT’S A MEDIA BLITZ! During our KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN, we are releasing episodes WEEKLY to keep the momentum going for our crowdfunded documentary about the King of the Monsters! Please visit the kickstarter page, check out the rewards and back this p[...]IT’S A MEDIA BLITZ! During our KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN, we are releasing episodes WEEKLY to keep the momentum going for our crowdfunded documentary about the King of the Monsters! Please visit the kickstarter page, check out the rewards and back this passion project!
T’Igor, Kyle, Bryan and Rachel discuss the classic Gamera outing, Gamera vs Gyoas!
This month, the Kaijucast dives into the third film in the Gamera franchise, Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967). This was a very well received movie and I’m thrilled that we got so much homework in! Bryan and Rachel came over to save the co-host day, but we also had T’Igor join us for most the episode too. Hopefully you will also enjoy it. We finally have a lot of news to cover in this episode – some of it because of San Diego Comic Con happening this same weekend. So make sure to click the links below for some truly awesome news.
AWESOME MUSIC:
1. Miyarabi’s Prayer by Masaro Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
2. Ultra Ska by Santiago Tamura from Rumbo De Japon (1990)
3. MST3K Audio from Gamera vs. Gyoas (1991)
4. Tokyo Stomp by the Alder Kings (2014)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla 2 Announcement at SDCC: Rodan, Mothra and King Ghidorah!
Make-A-Wish Godzilla Kid
The new Godzilla has opened in Japan
Godzilla (2014) DVDs & BluRays Announced
NECA’s Godzilla 1984 Figure Looks Terrible
NECA’s Pacific Rim Figures teased (Otachi, Tacit Ronin, Romeo Blue & Horizon Brave)
Toynami’s Shogun-styled Godzilla Unveiled At SDCC
Sideshow’s Godzilla Statue on Display at SDCC
Sony Announces Godzilla 2000, GMK, Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla & Mothra Trilogy on BluRay
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
I am super happy that next month’s movie is Kaiju Daisenso! Or maybe you are familiar with the international title, Invasion of Astro Monster! Ok, perhaps the American title, Godzilla vs. Monster Zero! That’s right, one of my favorite movies in the franchise…probably my absolute favorite right now, is finally up to bat. Just make sure you have your homework turned in before August 24th to have your thoughts, questions and reviews included in the next discussion episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.12.2014: LIVE G-Fest Podcast – The SOUND OF MONSTERS!http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/07/12/07-12-2014-live-g-fest-podcast-the-sound-of-monsters/
Sat, 12 Jul 2014 15:54:30 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=34031:01:20Chris Oglio, Jim Figurski, John DeSentis and Erick Homenick join Kyle for a very special live podcast at G-Fest XXI.
G-Fest XXI is underway! And let me tell you, it has been an awesome convention so far. The show notes will be a bit brief today beca[...]Chris Oglio, Jim Figurski, John DeSentis and Erick Homenick join Kyle for a very special live podcast at G-Fest XXI.
G-Fest XXI is underway! And let me tell you, it has been an awesome convention so far. The show notes will be a bit brief today because I need to get this episode uploaded before the insanity of my Saturday really kicks in!
For our first real discussion about the composers behind these kaiju films, I was joined by Jim Figurski (contributor to GodzillaMonsterMusic.com), Erick Homenick (webmaster of AkiraIfukube.org), John DeSentis and Chris Oglio (from the Ifukube 100 concert happening tonight!). I found it a fascinating discussion and I hope that you all enjoy it as well.
On somewhat of a side-note, I have launched a kickstarter campaign and I need your help to fund an indie documentary in which I will fly to Tokyo and capture the Big Godzilla Special Effects Exhibition and hopefully interview some key cast and crew members from Godzilla’s sixty year history. The name of the documentary is HAIL TO THE KING: 60 YEARS OF DESTRUCTION and really hope the you will believe in this as much as I do. There are some fantastic perks for donating and I have assembled a great team to help me bring this to life. It cannot happen without your support. Thank you all in advance for your help and continued support over the years.
Now, let’s break out the Day 2 Fest-ivities!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoCheck out our newest Commentary!http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/07/07/check-out-our-newest-commentary/
Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:44:49 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=339906.27.2014: The X From Outer Space Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/06/27/06-27-2014-the-x-from-outer-space-daikaiju-discussion/
Sat, 28 Jun 2014 05:39:43 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=33801:20:15Kyle, Bryan and Rachel say “What fun, the Moon World” in this discussion of The X From Outer Space!
This episode we talk about the weird bumpy space chicken known as (not Gigan) Guilala – star of Shochiku’s 1967 kaiju film, T[...]Kyle, Bryan and Rachel say “What fun, the Moon World” in this discussion of The X From Outer Space!
This episode we talk about the weird bumpy space chicken known as (not Gigan) Guilala – star of Shochiku’s 1967 kaiju film, The X From Outer Space (aka Uchu Daikaiju Guilala). What a bizarre but thoroughly entertaining entry into the showa era of Japanese kaiju history. I really hope that more information comes to light about this entry in the giant monster landscape because I would absolutely LOVE to know more about the history of Guilala!
We watched the subtitled version that lives in the land of Hulu Plus because the only release of this film that I have is the Japanese Region 2 DVD (the box set also came with an awesome Guilala figure and a model kit of the AAB Gamma!). It was recently released on DVD officially as part of a Criterion box called “When Horror Came To Shochiku” but I haven’t picked it up. I think this is the first DVD release since Godzilla vs. Megalon came out that I haven’t bought because I am kind of waiting for an HD version. Call me crazy… all the voices do.
The new section is a bit slim this episode, but if you want your fix, go check out SciFi Japan – there are all sorts of books coming out, festivals happening across the world – even contests.
MUSIC:
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from War Of The Gargantuas (1966)
2. Godzilla’s Ressurrection by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster (1966)
3. The X From Outer Space International Trailer Audio (1967)
4. The X From Outer Space by Damon Alexander and the Ten Cent Rentals from The 2 A.M. Tuesday Trailers (2006)
5. Godzilla! by Alexadre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
SUGGESTED READING:
New Japanese Godzilla Game for PS3
Godzilla’s Chinese Opening
Pacific Rim Sequel/Prequel News
KICKSTARTER ALERT:
Legends of Cthulhu Retro Action Figure Line
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
June 28th – Godzilla Night III in San Leandro, CA
July 11-13 – G-FEST XXI in Chicago, IL
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
In July, we will be tackling the 1967 Daiei Gamera movie, Gamera vs. Gyaos aka Return of the Giant Monsters. In fact, I can tell you that we will definitely be watching the Shout! Factory’s DVD release of the film but it is available on BluRay thanks to the recent release by Mill Creek Entertainment. Please turn in your homework by July 25th to have your thoughts, questions and reviews as part of the next discussion episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.15.2014: Meeting Godzilla at Big Wow!http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/06/15/06-15-2014-meeting-godzilla-at-big-wow/
Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:58:19 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=33661:48:11Rachel, Bryan & Kyle talk about the Big Wow Comic Fest and some of the many releases related to the new Godzilla.
Because our Godzilla (2014) coverage was so exhaustive, we never really got to cover a couple of important topics: the Big Wow Comi[...]Rachel, Bryan & Kyle talk about the Big Wow Comic Fest and some of the many releases related to the new Godzilla.
Because our Godzilla (2014) coverage was so exhaustive, we never really got to cover a couple of important topics: the Big Wow Comic Fest held in San Jose last month and the official movie-related merchandise and releases to the new film. Bryan and Rachel joined my for this episode (#113) to tackle these important issues like the awesome kaiju fans they are.
Big Wow Comic Fest was held from May 17th and 18th in San Jose, California and above the standard Comic con-style events, featured the Famous Monsters of Filmland Pavilion. A special über-booth that not only sold the magazines, t-shirts and posters, but also housed both their guests from the land of the rising sun, Kenpachiro Satsuma (Godzilla suit-actor from 1984-1995), Bin Buruya (Ultraman suit actor in 1966), Daisuke Ban (Kikaida & Inazuman), US-based kaiju artist and painter extraordinaire Bob Eggleton and author & kaiju guru August Ragone. It was a fantastic weekend and I really hope that the convention decides to bring some Japanese guests again, because I was quite impressed with the show.
In addition to the Comic Fest, I specifically wanted to talk about some of the official merchandise from the new Godzilla movie, so we discuss in detail the film’s soundtrack by Alexadre Desplat, the mobile game Godzilla Smash, the prequel comic, Godzilla: Awakening and the “art of” book entitled Godzilla: The Art Of Destruction. If you’ve been on the fence about picking up any of these releases, perhaps we can sway you one way or the other.
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993)
2. MUTO Hatch by Alexandre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
3. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1967)
4. What Fun, The Moon World by Tak Izumi from The X From Outer Space (1967)
SUGGESTED READING:
Legendary attempts to have lawsuit thrown out of court
Toho’s Godzilla mural unveiling with Akira Takarada & Gareth Edwards
Scifi JapanTV Episode 17 “Godz-Illustrator Yuji Kaida”
Godzilla The IDW Era Preview on Scifi Japan
Another unmade American Godzilla project: Godzilla Reborn
NECA 12″ tall Godzilla Figure
NECA 20″ tall Knifehead Figure
Sideshow Godzilla Contest
Mechagodzilla Bottle Opener from Diamond Select Toys
Titans of Toho: An Unauthorized Guide to the Godzilla Series & the Rest of Toho’s Giant Monster Films by Brian Clutter
The Art of Japanese Monsters by Sean Linkenback
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
6/28 – Godzilla Night III in San Leandro, CA [BAFE on Facebook] [Great Godzilla Raffle]
7/11 – 7/13 – G-Fest XXI in Chicago, IL
9/12 – 9/14 – Son of Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA
9/20 – 9/21 – Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Don’t forget that our Daikaiju Discussion will focus on The X From Outer Space (1967). If you’d like to have your thoughts, questions & reviews included in the next discussion episode, send in your “homework” before Sunday, June 22nd!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.31.2014: Godzilla 2014 Daikaiju Discussion (part 2)http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/05/31/05-31-2014-godzilla-2014-daikaiju-discussion-part-2/
Sun, 01 Jun 2014 01:51:56 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=33521:45:25
Well, well, well… Our homework portion for our discussion is now online (part two, if you will). We received so many submissions that I had to call in a little bit of help, so Kaijucast regulars Bryan and Rachel, along with my girlfriend, thankfull[...]
Well, well, well… Our homework portion for our discussion is now online (part two, if you will). We received so many submissions that I had to call in a little bit of help, so Kaijucast regulars Bryan and Rachel, along with my girlfriend, thankfully volunteered their time to help read everyone’s homework. I almost feel like you could create some kind of data analysis based off of so many responses, but that’s way outside of my wheelhouse. The reviews really did range from elation to disappointment in this new Godzilla film. I’m not overly surprised by the varying responses to the film since we, as a fandom, are all individuals. But it seems that many of the reviews had the same basic thoughts and feelings about the movie’s failures and successes. Regardless, I will be happy to own the most tricked out version of Godzilla when it’s available for my home viewing pleasure.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Godzilla Remix by Mike Relm (2014)
2. Mothra Song by The Peanuts from Mothra (1961)
3. Godzilla “Asia” Trailer Audio (2014)
4. Main Title by Kow Otani from Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
5. Monster Attack by Danny Marine
6. Gojazzra by Kyle’s Davis & The Wu Tang Dan
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
6/28 – Godzilla Night III in San Leandro, CA
7/11-7/13 – G-Fest XXI in Chicago, IL
9/12-9/14 – Son Of Monsterpalooza in Burbank,CA
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film up for discussion is the 1967 monster mash from Shochiku called The X From Outer Space. This film was released on DVD as part of a Japanese horror collection from criterion, but it is also available to watch online through Hulu Plus (and apparently, the whole thing is on Youtube as well). If you would like to have your thoughts, questions and review included in the following discussion episode, please make sure you have your homework turned in by June 22. Thanks, and I look forward to reading what you think about this crazy 60s film!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.23.2014: Godzilla 2014 Daikaiju Discussion (part 1)http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/05/23/05-23-2014-godzilla-2014-daikaiju-discussion-part-1/
Fri, 23 May 2014 21:29:39 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=33281:58:00Martin, Bryan, Jeff, Kyle & Heather talk at length about the new Godzilla film from Legendary Pictures.
**SPOILER ALERT * SPOILER ALERT * SPOILER ALERT **
This episode/our daikaiju discussion is absolutely NOT for anyone who hasn’t seen Le[...]Martin, Bryan, Jeff, Kyle & Heather talk at length about the new Godzilla film from Legendary Pictures.
**SPOILER ALERT * SPOILER ALERT * SPOILER ALERT **
This episode/our daikaiju discussion is absolutely NOT for anyone who hasn’t seen Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla. We go into a details about the film that will almost definitely spoil parts of the film for you, so if you haven’t seen the movie yet, what are you waiting for??? Go support Godzilla!
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, I want to make sure everyone knows that no matter how much time we spend on the things that bothered us (think of it as trying to pinpoint its failures) we all really enjoyed the film. As stated in the podcast, I’ve seen the film four times already and I know for a fact that I’ll continue to see the movie. Hopefully you enjoyed it and are planning to support it through the coming weeks.
This is a pretty long episode – clocking in at just under two hours and without any listener homework (see below). Make sure to check the links in the show notes for the articles that were brought up during the podcast – especially the kickstarter campaigns if that’s your kind of thing. I’m positive that the Kaijucast is going to drop some change for that Rifftrax GINO – I just have to figure out which one. Damn, that performance will blow our Drunken Commentary out of the water!
MUSIC DE LOS MONSTROS:
1. Mothra by Anvil from Metal On Metal (1982)
2. Godzilla March by Susumu Ishikawa from Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
3. Godzilla (2014) Official Trailer Audio
4. SY-3 Sortie by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
5. Godzilla’s Victory by Alexandre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla Snickers Commercial Interview with Douglas Tait
IDW Publishing Announces Godzilla: Cataclysm
Godzilla ’54 Continues To Earn Its Keep
Rifftrax GINO Kickstarter
Kaiju a Go-go Kickstarter
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
June 28th – Godzilla Night In San Leandro at the Historic Bal Theater
July 11th through 13th – G-Fest XXI in Chicago
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
My predictions were correct! “What prediction?” you ask. Well I knew that this new film was going to shatter the previous record for amount of homework turned in. That’s the exact reason this discussion is broken up into two episodes. All of the homework will comprise the discussion for the next episode (to be released next week).PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.16.2014: First Impressions of Legendary Pictures’ Godzillahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/05/16/05-16-2014-first-impressions-of-legendary-pictures-godzilla/
Fri, 16 May 2014 19:32:34 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=33070:20:29Bryan, Rachel, Kyle & Jeff provide their brief thoughts on the new Godzilla.
Hey folks, it’s another bonus episode. Jeff, Bryan, Rachel and I huddled around my phone to record a super brief episode talking about our excitement, trepidation[...]Bryan, Rachel, Kyle & Jeff provide their brief thoughts on the new Godzilla.
Hey folks, it’s another bonus episode. Jeff, Bryan, Rachel and I huddled around my phone to record a super brief episode talking about our excitement, trepidation and hopes for this new film before we walked into the theater to see the brand new summer blockbuster, Godzilla. We then did the same thing afterwards for a breakdown of how we felt the film performed.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Godzilla! by Alexandre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
2. Godzilla’s Roar from Godzilla (2014)
3. Golden Gate Chaos by Alexandre Desplat from Godzilla (2014)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget to turn in your homework (aka thoughts, questions & reviews)on the new Godzilla film before Saturday, May 24th to be part of the listener discussion episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoGODZILLA (2014) Review [Spoiler Free]http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/05/15/godzilla-2014-review-spoiler-free/
Thu, 15 May 2014 17:20:04 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=330505.01.2014: Eiji Tsuburaya, Master of Monsters author August Ragonehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/05/01/05-01-2014-eiji-tsuburaya-master-of-monsters-author-august-ragone/
Thu, 01 May 2014 07:56:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=32701:38:19Episode #109 is all about August Ragone, author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters!
This episode features a long time friend, author and kaiju historian, August Ragone. If you haven’t checked out his book Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters,[...]Episode #109 is all about August Ragone, author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters!
This episode features a long time friend, author and kaiju historian, August Ragone. If you haven’t checked out his book Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters, it is a gorgeous book filled with fantastic photos and information about the father of tokusatsu. If you missed out on the first release, I had a copy of the book before I sent it to our big winner in our last contest and it really does look fantastic!
It’s a light-on-the-news episode since I just released episode 108 on Monday, so there’s not much after the interview, but a stick around for a few cool things (at least I thought they were cool) that Legendary has launched in the interest of doing more with their fans.
Consider this – if the movie actually turns out to be a hit and Godzilla fans are happy, I think we will all be quite satisfied with the level of attention the studio is giving to us. I actually can’t think of another film release that has done so much to connect with the fan base.
Anyway, check out the links below as they pertain not only to the interview, but also the news and upcoming events. And if you see me at an event, let’s get a photo together!
MONSTER MUSIC FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
1. Battle In Outer Space Suite by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla Legend II Voyage To Dream Quest (1984)
2. Ultra Q Theme (Live) by The Surf Coasters (2008)
SUGGESTED READING:
The Good, The Bad & Godzilla (August’s Blog)
Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters 2nd Edition
Shout! Factory
Famous Monsters of Filmland
Global Godzilla Reaction Video
The Roar Heard Round The World
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
5/2 – 5/5 Godzilla Screenings & Signings at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR <– [THIS WEEKEND!!]
5/3 JACCC Biollante Screenings, Miniatures Demonstrations and God Of Clay at Anime Jungle in Los Angeles, CA
5/16 at 11pm Special LOUD Screening of Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla at the Roseway Theater in Portland, OR
5/17 – 5/18 BigWow Comic Fest with Kenpachiro Satsuma (Godzilla), Bin Furuya (Ultraman) & Ban Daisuke (Kikaida)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Get your tickets and watch the new Godzilla (2014) and then send in your homework (thoughts, questions & reviews of the film) before May 24th to be included in the next Daikaiju Discussion episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.28.2014: Gappa The Triphibian Monster Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/04/28/04-28-2014-gappa-the-triphibian-monster-daikaiju-discussion/
Tue, 29 Apr 2014 02:35:18 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=32771:42:30Is Gappa angry? We find out if this Triphibian terror is truly as terrible as people say.
It’s time for another Daikaiju Discussion epsiode (#108) here at the Kaijucast. We’re taking a closer look at Nikkatsu Studios’ singular kaij[...]Is Gappa angry? We find out if this Triphibian terror is truly as terrible as people say.
It’s time for another Daikaiju Discussion epsiode (#108) here at the Kaijucast. We’re taking a closer look at Nikkatsu Studios’ singular kaiju film, Gappa The Triphibian Monster (1967) – aka Monster From A Prehistoric Planet. According to some sources, the film is supposed to be a parody but we didn’t really think this movie has the comedic chops to back it up. Regardless, this one was another hilarious viewing thanks to my crew for the evening, Martin, Rachel & Bryan. Even if this movie is trying to cash in on the daikaiju craze in Japan, it produced an easily targeted night for our own MST3k-style fun.
You guys are getting kind of excited about this new Godzilla movie, right? I know I keep using the term cautiously optimistic, but everything I see from the film gives me more and more optimism. So I’m really looking forward to checking it out on the big screen – and hopefully a number of times! This episode features another large news section so make sure you check out the show notes below for the links to the mentioned articles.
MONSTROUS & SOMEWHAT METALLY MUSIC:
1. Godzilla Meets Metal by Erock (2014)
2. Main Titles by Masaru Sato from Son of Godzilla (1967)
3. Gappa The Triphibian Monster Trailer Audio (1967)
4. Godzilla Flick by The Flaming Lips from Hear It Is (1987)
5. Godula by M.O.D. from Gross Misconduct (2009)
6. Biotech Is Godzilla by Sepultura from Chaos A.D. (1993)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla 2014:
– ScifiJapan.com has Legendary’s Publicity Banner artwork
– Godzilla (2014) TV Spots on ScifiJapan
– ScifiJapan’s Godzilla (2014) Official Merchandise Showcase
– Awesome IMAX Poster on IGN
– Fangoria #333 Cover
– Takarada’s cameo cut from Godzilla (2014)
– Nerdist trailer for Godzilla: The Art of Destruction
– Elders React to Godzilla Youtube video
Minimates Godzilla series information
The Art of Japanese Monsters Sneak Peek on ScifiJapan
Winter Wonder Festival photos on ScifiJapan
Famous Monsters of Filmland’s New Kaiju Issue
God-Zine-La Available for Pre-order
Rondo Awards Nominations
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS:
5/2 – 5/4 Special Gojira (1954) Screenings & book signings at the Hollywood Theater w/Author August Ragone in Portland
5/3 Los Angeles screenings of Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) & God Of Clay with Heisei SFX Director Koichi Kawakita & Norihiko Iwasaki from Marbling Fine Arts
5/16 at 11pm Special Loud Screening of Godzilla (2014) at the Roseway Theater in Portland
5/16 – 5/18 Dallas Comic Con w/Akira Takarada in Dallas, TX
5/17 – 5/18 BigWow Comic Fest w/Kenpachiro Satsuma (Godzilla), Bin Furuya (Ultraman) & Ban Daisuke (Kikaida) at the Famous Monsters Pavilion in San Jose, CA
5/30 – 6/1 Spooky Empire w/Akira Takarada & Haruo Nakajima in Orlando, FL
7/11 – 7/13 G-Fest XXI in Chicago, IL w/Koichi Kawakita, Tomoko Ai, Katsuhiko Sasaki, Yosuke Natsuki (via Skype), Hiroshi Sagae, Don Frye & Robert Scott Field
HOUSEKEEPING:
The Winner of the Master of Monsters book is….. KEVIN NAGLE
Ultimate Fan Contest public voting results
30 Days Of Godzilla Challenge
Check out Chronicles of the Nerds‘ Episode 213 & hear me talk about Godzilla stuff
Steven Sullivan’s Daikaiju Attack Serialized Saga
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK:
This is it, folks. GODZILLA has arrived on our shores. We are going to do things a little differently for this next month’s discussion. Because Pacific Rim was by far our most impressive amount of listener homework that was submitted – and I’m pretty sure that this film will shatter that record, we’ll be breaking up the discussion into two separate episodes. Have your homework turned in before May 24th to have your thoughts questions and reviews part of the listener discussion episode!
The Daika[...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.22.2015: Ultimate Godzilla Fan Contesthttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/04/23/04-22-2015-ultimate-godzilla-fan-contest/
Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:21:41 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=32680:16:37Here’s a direct link to my video entry on the contest page!
What’s up, Kaijucast listeners, I am here with a plea! That’s right, I’m totally attempting to use my fan base, supporters and visitors to the website in an effort t[...]Here’s a direct link to my video entry on the contest page!
What’s up, Kaijucast listeners, I am here with a plea! That’s right, I’m totally attempting to use my fan base, supporters and visitors to the website in an effort to garner votes for this amazing contest currently being put on by Legendary Pictures. It’s called the Ultimate Fan Contest and it’s currently in the public voting stage. You’ve probably heard me talk about it on the podcast, but the winner gets chosen to attend the London Premiere of the new Godzilla film. Plus he/she also gets to check out the press junket and….AND… the opportunity to interview Gareth Edwards, the director of the new Godzilla film.
The contest only runs for a few days, so this episode totally has a shelf life. But if you have us in your feed, I could really use the help. Currently at the time of this posting, I’m in 4th place but in the next few days that could change! The public voting lasts until 11:59 p.m. PT on April 25, 2014. Please help me get to the premiere in London and create some awesome content for the Kaijucast! Here is a link directly to my entry page. Thanks so much! Oh, and I also played some music at the end…
MUSIC:
1. ULTRA SEVEN by Rawara from Ukulele Ultraman (2006)
2. Gorgo Trailer Audio (1961)
3. Godzilla vs. Titanosaurus by Akira Ifukube from Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
4. The Crash by Ko Otani from Gamera III: Revenge of Irys (1999)
5. Godzilla! by The Creatures from Hai! (2003)
Thanks for your help, we shall return with another Daikaiju Discussion in about a week!BlargsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.15.2014: Monsters Are Attacking Tokyo Author Stuart Galbraithhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/04/15/04-15-2014-monsters-are-attacking-tokyo-author-stuart-galbraith/
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 04:44:12 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=32481:38:20Stuart Galbraith IV, the author of Monsters Are Attacking Tokyo sits down to discuss his writing and love for both the kaiju genre and film studies in general.
This is another interview that I recorded waaaaay back in what the internet would conside[...]Stuart Galbraith IV, the author of Monsters Are Attacking Tokyo sits down to discuss his writing and love for both the kaiju genre and film studies in general.
This is another interview that I recorded waaaaay back in what the internet would consider “ages ago”. I picked up Stuart Galbraith IV’s book Monsters Are Attacking Tokyo a long time ago and for some weird reason, I didn’t open it for several years. I think I was under the impression that it was just another catalogue of kaiju films, but once I did start reading it, I was shocked to discover something that was completely different from any other kaiju book on the market. And good news, at the time of this writing, it looks like the publisher, Feral House, has some of those books in stock! I had a wonderful time interviewing Stuart about his love for the kaiju genre and Japanese cinema – I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to check out World Cinema Paradise and Stuart’s DVD Talk Page to see his current writings about films and their rich history.
Once again, we have a lot to cover with the news – lots of kaiju updates (enjoy it while it lasts, kaiju fans!) and merchandise on the horizon. Plus there are some cool events happening – big thanks to Mark Jaramillo for popping in to talk about an event happening in Los Angeles next month (see below).
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Global Defense Force Mecha King Ghidorah Theme by Heavy Melody Music from Godzilla Unleashed (2007)
2. Ultraman Gaia by Toshihiko Sahashi from Ultraman Gaia (1998)
3. The Enemy Below by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla Mothra Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
4. Mechagodzilla’s Counterattack by Akira Ifukube from Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla 2014 News
– Advance Tickets go on sale on April 21st
– WBshop.com has a slew of Godzilla merchandise
– Ultimate Fan Video Contest
– IMAX Fan Art Contest
– More Extended Footage
– Wondercon Panel & Poster Reveal
Mill Creek Entertainment’s Gamera Releases:
[Gamera Vol 1] [Gamera Vol 2] [Gamera Legacy Collection & Youtube Trailer] [Godzilla The Series & Youtube Trailer]
X-Plus Japan Line-up: Godzilla 1989, Gamera 1996 & Dodongo (and more…)
Diamond Comics Distribution announces Wave 5: Godzilla 1962, Godzilla 1968 and Hedorah 1971
Diamond Select Toys’ King Ghidorah Bank Details
Scifi Japan Contest: Win Kraken’s Godzilla Blu Rays
Scifi Japan Contest: Win Mill Creek Entertainment’s Godzilla The Series DVD
EVENTS:
May 3rd: Godzilla vs. Biollante Screenings, SFX Demonstration, God Of Clay screening and Q&A with Koichi Kawakita in Los Angeles, CA
May 3rd – 6th: Gojira (1954) Screenings at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR
May 16th: Special LOUD Screening of Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla at the Roseway Theater in Portland, OR [ Link TBA ]
May 17th & 18th: BigWow ComicsFest with Kenpachiro Satsuma, Bin Furuya & Ban Daisuke in San Jose, CA
JAPANESE GUESTS SIGNING AROUND THE USA:
4/25 – 4/27 Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ w/Hiroshi Koizumi & Bin Furuya
5/16 – 5/18 Dallas Comicon Dallas, TX w/Akira Takarada
5/17 & 5/18 BigWow ComicFest in San Jose, CA w/Ban Daisuke, Kenpachiro Satsuma & Bin Furuya
5/30 – 6/1 Spooky Empire in Orlando, FL w/Akira Takarada & Haruo Nakajima and Linda Haynes from Latitude Zero
NEW KAIJUCAST CONTEST:
You could win the 2nd Edition of August Ragone’s book, Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters – you have to listen to get the details!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Remember that if you want to be included in the next Daikaiju Discussion episode, please watch Daikaiju Gappa/Gappa The Triphibian Monster/Monster From A Prehistoric Planet and send in your homework (thoughts/questions/reviews) by Friday, April 25th.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.31.2014: Kaiju Attack at Emerald City Comic Conhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/03/31/03-31-2014-kaiju-attack-at-emerald-city-comic-con/
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:00:20 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=323303.28.2014: Gamera vs. Zigra Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/03/28/03-28-2014-gamera-vs-zigra-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:31:23 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=32311:27:41Kyle and Martin just wanted a Coke but instead, they watched Gamera vs. Zigra for this month’s discussion.
This episode (#106) we take a look at Daiei’s 1971 kiddie-classic, Gamera vs. Zigra. Sure, this is 100% meant for children, but I[...]Kyle and Martin just wanted a Coke but instead, they watched Gamera vs. Zigra for this month’s discussion.
This episode (#106) we take a look at Daiei’s 1971 kiddie-classic, Gamera vs. Zigra. Sure, this is 100% meant for children, but I’m sure we can find something inside worthy of discussion. The 1970s were a really rough time for the studio system and Daiei was no exception. This was the final film in the Gamera series before the desperate attempt to reinvigorate the studio by creating the terrible terrapin’s swan song, Gamera Super Monster. Martin was the only Kaijucast cohost brave enough to venture into Zigra’s waters with me, but we had a lot of fun watching this and I can only imagine the proper roasting this would have received with a larger crew.
These coming months are probably going to be kind of relentless when it comes to news, so I’ve taken what I deemed to be the most important or coolest news from the last couple of weeks and expanded upon it during this episode. Once you’re done listening check out the links below to get more information!
We had a lot of music requests and I totally love that, please feel free to make a request through the Contact page!
MUSICAL MONSTROSITIES OF MARCH:
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
2. Godzilla by Michael Sembello from Bossa Nova Hotel (1983)
3. Monster X Appears by Nobuhiko Morino from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
4. Monster Man by DEVO (2012)
5. Rodanne by Mike Nesmith from Elephant Parts (1981)
6. Godzilla & Jet Jaguar Punch-Punch-Punch! by Masato Shimone from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
7. Godzilla Eats Las Vegas by Eric Whitacre (1996)
8. GOJIRA (Original Mix) by Ninjas In Pyjamas from Kaiju EP (2013)
SUGGESTED READING:
MUTOResearch.net update
Godzilla’s International Trailer
Godzilla Awakening Cover Art
Rubies Godzilla Costumes
Godzilla Survival Kit
Machinima’s First Episode of Enormous
Poster Posse Project’s GODZILLA Fan Art Project
G-Fest Guests Lined Up
SciFi Japan’s Coverage of the Japanese Toy Exhibit at SFO
Win King Kong vs Godzilla & King Kong on Blu Ray
Diamond Select Toys’ Godzilla 1989 Bank is available
Toy Vault announces new Godzilla Plush (designed by Matt Frank!)
Guzu Gallery STRANGE BEASTS 2: A TRIBUTE TO THE KING Art Show [ Facebook Event Page ]
SUPPORT THIS KICKSTARTER!
Ifukube & Godzilla: A Musical Celebration – This Campaign still needs your support & ends at 6am April 6th!
EVENTS & APPEARANCES:
3/28 – 3/30 Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle (Come to our KAIJU ATTACK panel on Sunday at 12:40pm!)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT:
Our next film discussion will be the 1967 Gappa from Nikkatsu Studios. It’s cool to see a different studio’s take on the kaiju film and 1967 was a big year for trying to capitalize on giant monsters. We will be watching the Media Blasters/Tokyo Shock DVD, but I understand that this film is available in multiple formats since many people believe it has fallen into the public domain. If you have a DVD with Daikyoj? Gappa or Gappa: The Triphibian Monster or even Monster from a Prehistoric Planet, it’ll work for the us! Please make sure to turn in your homework by Friday, April 25th to be included in the discussion. Looking forward to hearing your collective thoughts, questions and reviews of this film!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoA Very Special Engagement of Monster Music Mondayshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/03/17/a-very-special-engagement-of-monster-music-mondays/
Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:16:42 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=322403.16.2014: Ifukube & Godzilla A Musical Celebration Kickstarterhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/03/16/03-16-2014-ifukube-godzilla-a-musical-celebration-kickstarter/
Sun, 16 Mar 2014 17:00:42 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=31931:03:07Ifukube and Godzilla: A Musical Celebration is a kickstarter campaign with a goal to fund a live symphonic concert celebrating the connection between composer Akira Ifukube and Godzilla.
Check it out, folks – it’s our first bonus episode[...]Ifukube and Godzilla: A Musical Celebration is a kickstarter campaign with a goal to fund a live symphonic concert celebrating the connection between composer Akira Ifukube and Godzilla.
Check it out, folks – it’s our first bonus episode (#105) of 2014 and I had the pleasure of speaking with John DeSentis and Chris Oglio about their current crowdsourced project, Ifukube & Godzilla: A Musical Celebration. This is one of the coolest ideas that I’ve seen on Kickstarter and I absolutely want to see it come to fruition. They need the support of Godzilla fans around the world and although the donations are coming in and the project is going strong, they have a long road to go in the next 20 days!
Have you ever seen Godzilla Fantasia? The music from that impressive montage was performed live in Japan and it must have been a sight and sound to behold. Imagine being able to see a 50-piece symphony perform a full concert of Akira Ifukube’s iconic work from the Godzilla series. As a fan of the music in these films, I’m really hoping to see this in Chicago this summer during G-Fest and I hope you do too. After listening to the episode, please consider heading over to the Kickstarter’s page and choosing a donation level to back this amazing project!
Because this was a bonus episode, we didn’t cover any news items, but we closed the episode with a total of seven Ifukube tracks from some of our favorite scores.
THE MAESTRO OF MONSTER MUSIC:
[All of the following are by Akira Ifukube]
1. Ending from Godzilla vs. Desotoroyah (1995)
2. The Heat Ray Gun from Battle In Outer Space (1959)
3. Element X from King Kong Escapes (1967)
4. Journey to the Wargod Effigy from Daimajin (1966)
5. SY-3 Sortie from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
6. The Greatest Battle On Earth II from Ghidrah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964)
7. Mechagodzilla’s Sortie from Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1993)
SUGGESTED READING:
Ifukube & Godzilla: A Musical Celebration Kickstarter Page
The Facebook Page for the Kickstarter
@IfukubeGodzilla Twitter Account
More stuff?
MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY:
Don’t forget to tune into tomorrow’s installment of MONSTER MUSIC MONDAYS to hear a very special playlist put together by John DeSentis celebrating 100 years of Ifukube and his music. It’s sure to be a great selection of classic Ifukube and I’ll be playing the set several times during the stream!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.14.2014: Interviewing Godzilla’s Haruo Nakajima at Fear FestEvilhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/03/14/03-14-2014-interviewing-godzillas-haruo-nakajima-at-fear-festevil/
Fri, 14 Mar 2014 23:50:07 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=31911:24:50Kyle speaks with Mr. Godzilla himself, Haruo Nakajima and recaps last month’s Fear FestEvil with Jeff. Photo credit: Jonathan Peter Lee
It cannot wait any longer! This interview must be posted – wait… I mean this interview must be [...]Kyle speaks with Mr. Godzilla himself, Haruo Nakajima and recaps last month’s Fear FestEvil with Jeff. Photo credit: Jonathan Peter Lee
It cannot wait any longer! This interview must be posted – wait… I mean this interview must be UNLEASHED!
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Mr. Godzilla himself, Haruo Nakajima, at Kirk Von Hammett’s FEAR FESTEviL in San Francisco last month and it was an exhilarating experience. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the living legend of Haruo Nakajima, this man played the King of the Monsters from 1954 to 1972 (with only a few little breaks), the original Rodan in 1956, Mogera in 1957, Varan in 1958, well… I’ll stop myself from going on and on about his performances, but he also played a number of Ultra kaiju as well. Nakajima gave such character to Godzilla and all of the kaiju which he brought to life and it was truly an honor to meet him in person. Mr. Nakajima will be appearing at a few more conventions throughout the year so I really encourage all of the listeners who haven’t met this icon of our genre to get out to those conventions and festivals! See below for more details.
In addition to the interview, because it is on the short side, Jeff and I discussed the awesomeness of the festival and why he would have loved to be there. In addition to recapping the Fear FestEvil, we had a whole lotta Godzilla news to discuss!
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Ultra Q Main Title by Animetal from Animetal III (1998)
2. Phantom Forest/Wheel Apparition by Hiroshi Watanabe from Along With Ghosts (1969)
3. Main Title by Ko Otani from Gamera III: Revenge of Irys (1999)
4. Blowing Up The Statue of the Martial God by Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from Daring Daimajin (2006)
5. The Confrontation at Mt. Fuji by Akira Ifukube from King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
Click the photo to enlarge the panoramic shot of the Q&A Hall at Fear FestEvil.
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla 2014 News
– Empire Magazine Video
– Forbidden Planet had a special signing at the end of last month with Gareth Edwards
– New Mondo Poster for SXSW
– First toys have begun surfacing: Jakks Pacific, Bandai Figures, Chibi Figures
Updated list of Rialto’s Gojira (1954) screenings:
April 12 HOLLYWOOD, CA TCM Classic Film Festival
April 18 – 24 NEW YORK, NY Film Forum
April 25 – May 1 SANTA FE, NM Jean Cocteau Cinema
May 2 – 4 & 6 SILVER SPRING, MD AFI Silver
May 2 – 5 PORTLAND, OR Hollywood Theatre
May 2 – 8 SEATTLE, WA SIFF Cinema Uptown
May 2 – 8 SOMERVILLE, MA Somerville Theatre
May 8 AMBLER, PA The Ambler Theater
May 9 – 15 CHICAGO, IL Music Box Theatre
May 9 – 15 DENVER, CO Denver Film Society
May 9 – 15 FORT COLLINS, CO Lyric Cinema Cafe
May 12 – 13 & 15 EL SEGUNDO, CA ArcLight Cinemas Beach Cities
May 12 – 13 & 15 PASADENA, CA ArcLight Cinemas Pasadena
May 12 – 13 & 15 SAN DIEGO, CA ArcLight Cinemas La Jolla
May 14 DOYLESTOWN, PA The County Theater
May 23 – 26 HOUSTON, TX The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
May 28 LEXINGTON, KY Kentucky Theatre
July 17 COLUMBUS, OH Wexner Center for the Arts
New Book up for pre-order the Art of Japanese Monsters
Godzilla the Animated Series
Bandai rereleasing Ultra Act figures of Ultraman and Ginga
Media Blasters Destroy All Monsters & Godzilla vs. Megalon
The Godzilla Blu Rays from Kraken have their art finalized. Ebirah, Smog Monster & Gigan
X-Plus Lineup for April
KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
Ifukube & Godzilla: A Musical Celebration Kickstarter BACK THIS PROJECT, LISTENERS!!!
KAIJU CELEBRITY EVENTS:
3/28 – 3/30 Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA w/Kenji Sahara, Russ Tamblyn & Haruo Nakajima
4/25 – 4/27 Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ w/Hiroshi Koizumi & Bin Furuya
5/16 – 5/18 Dallas Comicon, Dallas, TX w/Akira Takarada
5/17 & 5/18 Big Wow Comic Fest in San Jose, CA w/Kenpachiro Satsuma & Bin Furuya
5/30 – 6/1 Spooky Empire in Orlando, FL w/Akira Takarada & Haruo Nakaj[...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.27.2014: Godzilla vs. The Thing Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/02/27/02-27-2014-godzilla-vs-the-thing-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 07:47:52 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=31751:50:12We had a full house with Adam, Julian, Martin, Rachel, Jeff, Kyle & Bryan all discussing the awesomeness of Mothra vs. Godzilla!
On this episode of the Kaijucast (#103), we get caught in between the King of the Monsters and the Queen of Infant I[...]We had a full house with Adam, Julian, Martin, Rachel, Jeff, Kyle & Bryan all discussing the awesomeness of Mothra vs. Godzilla!
On this episode of the Kaijucast (#103), we get caught in between the King of the Monsters and the Queen of Infant Island, with a full house of discussioneers! In addition to regulars Jeff, Martin, Rachel and Bryan, we were also joined by Julian and Adam to dissect this daikaiju delicacy, Mothra vs. Godzilla or (as it was released in the United States) Godzilla vs. The Thing. A true classic from the apex of Japanese cinema, this film ranks very high on many fans’ top ten lists and we received the numbers in homework to prove it. As a side note, and this is mentioned in the episode, one of the best sources for information about this film is Classic Media’s DVD commentary provided by Ed Godziszewski and Steve Ryfle – so if you have that DVD, you should definitely give that a listen.
In addition to the discussion, there was a torrential storm of Godzilla and kaiju-related news both dealing with the new film from Legendary Pictures (go watch the trailer if you haven’t seen it) so make sure to check out the headlines below and bask in the glow of 2014’s kaiju-friendly times. New and old movies, DVD and BluRay releases, toys, bars, art shows and more are touched upon in this episode’s news segment. We’ve even got a kickstarter in there for you. Also, make sure that you head out to the events listed below as well!
MUSIC:
1. Attack of Super XIII by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
2. Sacred Springs by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
3. Godzilla vs. The Thing US trailer audio (1964)
4. Roar! by Michael Giacchono from Cloverfield (2008)
5. Main Theme by T?ru Fuyuki from Ultraseven (1967)
6. Total Advance Monster by Yoshio Nomura from Godzilla vs. Heavy Metal (1998)
SUGGESTED READING: Look at the ridiculous amount of news here!
Legendary adds Godzilla’s new roar to Soundcloud
Awaken The Truth about Godzilla
New Legendary Godzilla Poster
Slash has seen the new Godzilla
Jinbocho Theater screening Godzilla films in Japan
Rialto Pictures re-releasing the original Godzilla to theaters across the US [SciFiJapan Article]
Notable ToyFair Godzilla Appearances:
– Diamond Comic Distribution: X-Plus
– Diamond Select Toys
– NECA
Kaiju Bar Opening in Japan next month
Mill Creek Entertainment to release the complete Godzilla The Animated Series on DVD
Destroy All Drafthouses: Art Show at the Alama Drafthouse and Wonderbros Art
Mill Creek Entertainment to ALSO release a lot of Gamera films
KICKSTARTER ALERT:
Mecha vs. Kaiju RPG
KAIJU RELATED EVENTS:
3/07 – Godzilla Kaiju Battle 2014 in Schenectady, NY
3/28 thru 3/30 – Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA
*Make sure you come to our Kaiju Attack panel on Sunday the 30th at 12:40pm!
4/18 – 4/20 – Wondercon in Anaheim, CA
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next Daikaiju Discussion will take a closer look at Gamera vs. Zigra from 1971. I’m not sure which version we’ll be watching, but I know there are several options including the Shout Factory DVD and even the MST3k version (not that I would suggest that one – even though I own it). The deadline for submitting your thoughts, questions and reviews is March 23rd.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoLegendary Pictures Reveals New GODZILLA Poster via Yahoo! Newshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/02/20/legendary-pictures-reveals-new-godzilla-poster-via-yahoo-news/
Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:08:13 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=315402.15.2014: Godzilla Lovin’http://www.kaijucast.com/2014/02/15/02-15-2014-godzilla-lovin/
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:56:59 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=31521:06:21Rachel, Bryan and the Kyles discuss the a subject not often broached regarding Godzilla films: Romance.
It’s a special Valentine’s Day episode of the Kaijucast, but we aren’t talking about how much we love our significant others or[...]Rachel, Bryan and the Kyles discuss the a subject not often broached regarding Godzilla films: Romance.
It’s a special Valentine’s Day episode of the Kaijucast, but we aren’t talking about how much we love our significant others or even how much we adore Godzilla (any more than usual, I mean); we are discussing love themes and romantic elements in the history of Godzilla’s filmography. It’s probably not something that you would normally ponder – in fact, we tend to almost entirely ignore the human elements in these films – but considering the time of year, this subject seemed apt for this episode (too bad we didn’t actually release it yesterday).
How prevalent are romantic connections and intentions in this genre? I was pretty surprised when I started breaking it down film by film – quite a few that use a romantic entanglement as part of the human-driven plot. Thankfully, this was not a “flying solo” episode; I was joined by Bryan, Rachel and Lady Kyle for this installment of the podcast. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to our conversation as much as we had recording it.
MUSIC:
1. Sake Drinking Yamata No Orochi by Akira Ifukube from The Little Prince & The Eight-Headed Dragon (1963)
2. Godzilla vs. The Three Monsters by Daisuke Yano from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
3. Godzilla vs. Destoroyah II & III by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
4. Mothra’s Song by Toshiyuki Watanabe from Mothra (1996)
5. Ultraman Theme Song (US Version) by Kunio Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
6. Goodbye Godzilla (Ending) by The Star Sisters from Godzilla Returns (1984)
SUGGESTED READING:
Digital Trends covers the history of Godzilla
Godzilla Make-A-Wish in the works?
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that this month’s Daikaiju Discussion looks at the 1964 classic, Godzilla vs. The Thing aka Mothra vs. Godzilla. If you want to have your thoughts, questions and reviews to be part of the next episode, you need to submit your homework by February 22nd.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.30.2014: Gamera The Super Monster Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/01/30/01-30-2014-gamera-the-super-monster-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:56:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=31401:27:22T’Igor, Cindy, Bryan and Rachel join Kyle to discuss the final Showa-era Gamera film!
There are some movies which cannot be explained, they can only be experienced…. Gamera The Super Monster (1980) is such a film. Not because it is an am[...]T’Igor, Cindy, Bryan and Rachel join Kyle to discuss the final Showa-era Gamera film!
There are some movies which cannot be explained, they can only be experienced…. Gamera The Super Monster (1980) is such a film. Not because it is an amazing piece of filmmaking (far from it), but because the movie was made as an attempt to bring the film company, Daiei Motion Picture Company, out of bankruptcy and it really, really shows. It’s also pretty apparent why the attempt failed – Uchu Kaiju Gamera is an absolute train wreck of a film, culling together footage from every other Gamera film and blatantly ripping off a few others in the process! I was joined by Cindy, Bryan, Rachel and my son T’Igor to talk about this film.
This episode was pretty packed with awesomeness: we had a great discussion, the homework submitted by the listeners was quite varied and such a fantastic response to such an obscure film! Plus we had some cool news to share, new Kaiju Corps members to announce and we introduced a new segment, too!
All of that AND we managed to squeeze in some great audio excellence, too…
GAMERA SUPER MUSIC:
1. Ultra Q Theme Song by the Surf Coasters from Surf Panic ’95 (1995)
2. King of the Monsters by Man… or Astroman? from Experiment Zero (1996)
3. Elvira’s Introduction to Gamera Super Monster from Elvira’s Movie Macabre (1983)
4. Mogera vs Spacegodzilla #3 by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (1994)
5. Godzilla Theme by The Edge & Yoshinobu Hiraiwa from Godzilla Island (1999)
6. Gamera Theme performed by Filmusik from Gamera vs. Guiron (2010)
7. Gamera March by Shunsuke Kikuchi, performed by Koichi Maeda & “translated” by Elvira from Movie Macabre: Gamera Super Monster (1983)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla Awakening Prequel Comic Announced
2 foot tall JAKKS Pacific Figure seen at UK Toy Fair
New Godzilla DVDs & BluRays announced from Kraken Releasing on May 6th
Universal Home Entertainment to release BluRays of King Kong vs. Godzilla & King Kong Escapes on April 1st
Battra & Mothra Larvae on deck for SH MonsterArts
Toho’s Godzilla website gets makeover
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2/07 & 2/08 – FEAR FESTEviL in San Francisco
2/08 at 8pm SF Listener Party
3/28 – 3/30 Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, Wa
THIS MONTH IN KAIJU HISTORY:
Jan 1, 1929: Haruo Nakajima was born
Jan 1, 1936: Kumi Mizuno was born
Jan 2, 1926: Hideyo Amamoto was born
Jan 2, 1945: Keiko Sawai was born
Jan 2, 1966: Ultra Q Premiere’s on Japanese TV with Defeat Gomess!
Jan 2, 1968: Agon the Atomic Dragon premieres on Japanese TV
Jan 2, 1971: Spectreman appears on Japanese TV
Jan 4, 1944: Masato Shimone was born.
Jan 6, 1981: Rinko Kikuchi was born
Jan 8, 1912: Susumu Fujita was born
Jan 11, 1966: Shelley Sweeny was born
Jan 14, 1981: Chiharu Niiyama was born
Jan 16, 1979: Ted Cassidy dies during heart surgery
Jan 18, 1947: Takeshi “BEAT” Kitano was born
Jan 19, 1999: Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla & Godzilla vs. Destoroyah are released by Sony on DVD
Jan 24, 1955: Masaaki Tezuka is born
Jan 24, 2011: Gojira and Godzilla King of the Monsters are released on BluRay and DVD from Criterion
Jan 25, 1970: Eiji Tsuburaya dies of a heart attack at the age of 68
Jan 29, 1927: Peter Fernandez was born
Jan 29, 1981: Kipp Hamilton dies at the age of 45 in Los Angeles
Check out Jay Grymyr’s Blog for more incredible date-based kaiju factoids!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Next month’s movie is going to be a big one! The fan favorite Mothra vs. Godzilla aka Godzilla vs. The Thing (1964) will be our focus for the month of February and I am expecting a landslide of homework submissions. You need to turn in your homework by February 22nd to be included in the discussion and because I am expecting such a massive amount of thoughts, questions and reviews to sift through (and most likely edit down), please try to keep your homework brief and to [...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.13.2014: Celebrating Five Years of Godzilla Podcasteryhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/01/13/01-13-2014-celebrating-five-years-of-godzilla-podcastery/
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:40:31 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=31262:09:29The Emergency Broadcast Returns! Jeff, Martin, Andy Campbell from Kaiju 101 and I broadcasted LIVE from the Kaijucast HQ for this 5th anniversary celebration!
Wow! Episode 100 AND the anniversary of the Kaijucast’s FIFTH year? What a coinciden[...]The Emergency Broadcast Returns! Jeff, Martin, Andy Campbell from Kaiju 101 and I broadcasted LIVE from the Kaijucast HQ for this 5th anniversary celebration!
Wow! Episode 100 AND the anniversary of the Kaijucast’s FIFTH year? What a coincidence, right? Nah, I just planned it that way…strategically. We were very happy to welcome back to the show Chris Mowry of IDW Publishing to speak about the current series, Godzilla: Rulers of Earth. It’s been so long since our co-host Heather Brask has been on the show that we gave her a call and interrupted her family time in San Francisco. We spoke to Trae from the Justice In The Capital podcast about their Texas Toku Taisen crowd-funding campaign. And if that wasn’t enough, listener-turned-podcaster Andy Campbell from Kaiju 101 made the trip down to Oregon from Canada, eh? …just to be part of this show! This was a fantastic episode and I want to thank everyone for listening and participating. Big congrats to the seven winners from this broadcast: Matthew Jennings, Patrick Coakley, Ern(!), Jonathan Westmoreland, Johnny Snyder, Scott Martin & Danny DiManna! I’ll be emailing you all about your prize packs as soon as I have everything in order.
MUSIC:
1. Godzilla Game by Raimon Kenbo, Sakaguchi Daiichiro & Watanabe Takemi from Monster Christmas (1970)
2. Main Title by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
3. Mothra’s Song by Masami Nagasawa from Godzilla · Mothra · Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
4. Daikaiju Decapitation by Big Pimp Jones written specifically for the Kaijucast (2014)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla Rulers of Earth on Facebook
Justice In the Capital Podcast
Texas Toku Taisen Film Festival
Kaiju 101
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK:
Remember that if you want to be included in the next Daikaiju Discussion episode, you need to watch Gamera Super Monster (1980) and send in your thoughts questions and reviews before January 25th!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoEmergency Broadcast Pre-roll Musichttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/01/13/emergency-broadcast-pre-roll-music/
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:02:38 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=3105Kaiju Emergency Preparednesshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2014/01/09/kaiju-emergency-preparedness/
Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:47:26 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=310312.31.2013: Atragon Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/12/31/12-31-2013-atragon-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 01 Jan 2014 02:08:55 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=30871:20:09Martin, Rachel & Bryan help Kyle command the podcast while discussing Atragon (1963)!
Celebrating another Toho film and its fiftieth anniversary, “the crew” in this episode talks about the 1963 tokusatsu classic, Atragon (aka Keitei [...]Martin, Rachel & Bryan help Kyle command the podcast while discussing Atragon (1963)!
Celebrating another Toho film and its fiftieth anniversary, “the crew” in this episode talks about the 1963 tokusatsu classic, Atragon (aka Keitei Gunkan / Undersea Battleship)! If you can’t tell, this is one of Kyle’s favorites in the non-Godzilla series. The movie features the fan-favorite creative team of Tomoyuki Tanaka, Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya, Akira Ifukube & Shinichi Sekizawa in addition to its amazing cast. If that weren’t enough, Atragon adds both an incredible looking monster (Manda) and a fantastic new mech (Gotengo) to Toho’s roster. We hopped a few rails to other sidebars during the discussion so I hope it doesn’t get too Lebowski on you, but it was a really fun talk.
After the last couple of months, I was happy to have a somewhat slowing of the news. So there are just a few things that I felt needed your collective attention. More importantly, make sure you listen through the discussion for information on the upcoming Emergency Broadcast. Of course both the news and housekeeping links are included below. As usual, we played some splendid and monstrous music (which includes some request); see all of that below:
MERRY MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Santa Claus ga Yatterkuru by The Peanuts (1962)
2. Godzilla’s Theme from Godzilla: Monster of Monsters (1989)
3. Sudden Attack In Broad Daylight by Lee Byung-woo from The Host (2006)
4. Atragon US Trailer Audio (1965)
5. Main Title (Atragon) by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from their album G.R.F.009 Goukai Na Chikyuboueigun (2001)
6. Take Me Higher by V6 from Ultraman Tiga (1996)
SUGGESTED READING:
Big Bad Toy Store adds Godzilla 2014 Pre-orders
“50 Years of Heroes & Special Effects Exhibition” in Japan
IMPENDING AWESOMENESS:
1/12 at 2pm PST The 3rd Annual Emergency Broadcast – It will be awesome!
1/17 at 6pm PST Fresh Vinyl Live
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
The next film (and first of the new year) in our Daikaiju Discussions is Daiei’s last ditch effort to save their studio, Gamera: The Super Monster (1980). You’ll hear me rip on the film a little in this episode, but I should give it more of a chance. It’s a clip show, and essentially the Godzilla’s Revenge of the Gamera universe. As silly as it is, I’m going to do as much research as I can on this film so I can sit down and have a better understanding on what was happening at the time. For this film, we’ll be watching the Shout! Factory DVD – the one that was “double billed” with Gamera vs. Zigra on the same DVD. If you want to contribute to this discussion, make sure you have your “homework” turned in by Saturday, January 25th to be part of the discussion.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoMerry Monster Music Monday!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/12/23/merry-monster-music-monday/
Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:08:54 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=3078A “Legendary” Monster Music Monday!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/12/16/a-legendary-monster-music-monday/
Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:47:45 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=306512.12.2013: Godzilla’s Viral Marketing & Teaser Trailerhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/12/12/godzillas-viral-marketing-teaser-trailer/
Fri, 13 Dec 2013 03:13:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=30591:14:34Jeff & Kyle couldn’t come up with anything better than their own names for Hacker IDs.
This has been a pretty big week for Godzilla fans! The MUTO Research Viral website was launched AND the first official teaser trailer for Legendary Pict[...]Kyle & Jeff discuss the new, official teaser trailer for Legendary Pictures' Godzilla and the viral marketing MUTO Research website.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoLegendary Pictures finally releases the first official Godzilla Trailer!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/12/10/legendary-pictures-finally-releases-the-first-official-godzilla-trailer/
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:10:29 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=3049Monster Music Monday Logs Back Into The System!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/12/09/monster-music-monday-logs-back-into-the-system/
Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:00:50 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=304512.08.2013: What is M.U.T.0.?http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/12/08/12-08-2013-what-is-m-u-t-0/
Mon, 09 Dec 2013 05:43:06 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=3050Cyber Monster Music Monday!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/12/02/cyber-monster-music-monday/
Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:30:28 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=303511.27.2013: Matango Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/11/27/11-27-2013-matango-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:36:20 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=30361:19:37Martin and Rachel help Kyle consume the monstrous mushrooms known only as “Matango”… what could possibly go wrong?
Happy Thanksgiving, my fellow kaiju-philes! Let us give thanks for fungi this month because we are talking about the[...]Martin and Rachel help Kyle consume the monstrous mushrooms known only as “Matango”… what could possibly go wrong?
Happy Thanksgiving, my fellow kaiju-philes! Let us give thanks for fungi this month because we are talking about the terrifying toadstools known as Matango – or, if you happened to catch it back when it was released through AIP on television, Attack of the Mushroom People (1965)! This film is a lot less like our standard giant monster fare, but the reason it’s still in the list of films is that Kaiju actually means “strange beast” and that description of the Mushroom people is apt. If you haven’t seen this film, I highly suggest it – if only because of the phenomenal acting and the tension that the tale builds.
In fact, while most of the Godzilla, Gamera, etc. films are pretty much science fiction films, Matango definitely sits in the horror camp. Any time I see Godzilla films lumped in with other scary movies, my reaction is usually “Pfft…. I guess the first one…” But Matango is definitely a scary film from the 1960s and is based on a short story written in 1907 by author William Hope Hodgson called A Voice In The Night. You can read the whole thing online here – it’s definitely worth a read!
This episode also marked the first time I’ve ever gotten more music requests than I typically play, so I was quite happy to play them all (seriously…keep them coming), but I spread them throughout the podcast instead of just having one massive music block. Let me know if you like that better (I’m sort of leaning towards that technique for the next year).
TURKEY-LESS TUNES:
1. Double Event by Ramin Djawadi from Pacific Rim (2013)
2. The X From Outer Space by Damon Alexander & The Ten Cent Rentals (2013)
3. Trailer Audio from Matango (1963)
4. Return of Ultraman by Tohru Fuyuki from Return of Ultraman (1971)
5. Theme from Godzilla performed by Neil Norman & his Cosmic Orchestra (1998)
6. Highway Road by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
7. Ultraman Dyna by Tatemi Yano from Ultraman Dyna (1997)
SUGGESTED READING:
Legendary’s Godzilla Image Leaked on Amazon with Book/Figure Combo
Godzilla script writer has seen a cut of Godzilla
Cinematographer notes that part of LP’s Godzilla to be set in 1954
2014 Tokusatsu Film Festival Indiegogo
Godzilla 1989 Bank from Diamond Select Toys
SUGGESTED LISTENING:
The Greatest Movie Ever Podcast
Skreeonk Live
The Godzilla Pod-War Hour
Toho Kingdom Podcast
Panzer Crush: Kaiju Kingdom Podcast
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
December’s discussion will revolve around another fantastic film celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – one of my favorite tokusatsu entries of all time, Atragon (1963)! We’ll definitely be watching the Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters version (and unfortunately the DVD doesn’t appear to be in stock anywhere that won’t demand an outrageous amount of money). Normally I don’t ever suggest finding a bootleg, but jackholes that artifically inflate the prices of these movies really get me angry. I won’t link to them, but if you look for a place that sells TOYS from MONSTER ISLAND, you can find the DVD on their website. Ugh, anyways, that’s neither here nor there. If you’d like to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews of Kaitei Gunkan, you have until December 23rd to send in your “homework”. Good luck finding the movie if you don’t have it already.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoAnother Monster Music Monday Rears Its Ugly Headhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/11/25/another-monster-music-monday-rears-its-ugly-head/
Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:39:53 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=3032Kaijucast Video Transmission: Visiting X-Plushttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/11/19/kaijucast-video-transmission-visiting-x-plus/
Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:45:19 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=3022Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the playlist…http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/11/18/just-when-you-thought-it-was-safe-to-go-back-in-the-playlist/
Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:14:51 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=301211.12.2013: Searching for Godzilla in the Land of the Rising Sunhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/11/12/11-12-2013-searching-for-godzilla-in-the-land-of-the-rising-sun/
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:32:22 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=30102:03:03Back from the land of the rising sun, Kyle answers questions from the listeners about the voyage.
Episode #96 is a plain and simple episode. No news, no suggested reading…barely any music. That’s because the entirety of this episode is s[...]Back from the land of the rising sun, Kyle answers questions from the listeners about the voyage.
Episode #96 is a plain and simple episode. No news, no suggested reading…barely any music. That’s because the entirety of this episode is spent answering questions from the listeners about the trip to Japan. In addition to Bryan and Rachel coming in for some much needed backup, we introduce a new voice to the podcast. You probably heard her mentioned, but this is the first “on mic” appearance of Lady Kyle.
Lady Kyle and I went to Japan for almost two weeks and had one hell of a jam-packed, kaiju-centric vacation. Instead of orating what we did every day, we pretty much just answer the questions both in long and short form. It was an unforgettable experience and I know I will return some day. We get a little off the topic of kaiju after a while, strap yourself in for a conversation that includes information about a cat cafe and Tokyo Disneyland.
Major thanks to the facebook listeners that submitted questions. We only played the one track and it was at the end of the episode.
MUSIC:
1. SY-3 March performed by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society (2001)
If you really want something to check out, the first wave of Diamond Comics’ X-Plus figures hit comic shops everywhere recently and they look fantastic! Go buy those and show your support for high-end kaiju releases (that is, if you have the funds).
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Matango aka Attack of the Mushroom People (1963) is our focus for this month’s Daikaiju Discussion and you still have a little time to submit your “homework” for this episode. Please send your thoughts, questions and reviews before November 23rd to be included in the episode!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.20.2013: Ed Godziszewski and the Claws of Godzillahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/10/20/10-20-2013-ed-godziszewski-and-the-claws-of-godzilla/
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:35 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=29941:22:05Ed Godziszewski sits down to talk with Kyle about Godzilla & OHMYGODZILLATHOSEAREHISCLAWSONMYFINGERS!!!
There are several names that are truly recognizable in US produced Godzilla-related materials. One of the most visible belongs to Ed Godzisze[...]Ed Godziszewski sits down to talk with Kyle about Godzilla & OHMYGODZILLATHOSEAREHISCLAWSONMYFINGERS!!!
There are several names that are truly recognizable in US produced Godzilla-related materials. One of the most visible belongs to Ed Godziszewski, a fan who has been involved in just about every aspect of the fandom. Most notably, he publishes Japanese Giants magazine, wrote the extremely difficult to find The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Godzilla and co-produced Bringing Godzilla Down to Size. Ed very kindly sat down with me while I was in Chicago to talk about his passion for all aspects of Godzilla films.
Ed is a really great guy and over the years, he’s been building up much more than what you would call a collection of Godzilla stuff. Ed is essentially building an archive. If you’ve seen any production stills from yesteryear on any DVDs, chances are that Mr. Godziszewski provided those. If you haven’t checked out Japanese Giants, you really should; it is a fantastic magazine!
MACABRE MUSIC:
1. Ultraman Max Theme Song by Yasuharu Takanashi from Ultraman Max (2005)
2. Ending Theme by Ko Otani from Gamera 3 (1999)
SUGGESTED READING:
Urban-Collector Adds Godzilla 2014 Preorders
OTHER STUFF:
11/3 at 2:30pm – Comikaze panel “GIANT KAIJU MONSTERS VS MEN IN SUITS ATTACK JAPAN (AND HOLLYWOOD)!”
Oh yeah, we recorded a “Drunken Commentary” for the 1998 Godzilla film that involved a drinking game and ridiculous shenanigans…
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK:
Matango (1963) celebrates its 50th anniversary and we want to hear your thoughts on this classic tale of terror… hopefully you’ve seen it and can send in your thoughts, questions and reviews! Let’s make the deadline for this “homework” November 23rd.
Godzilla’s Claws from the 1968 Destroy All Monsters suit!
A myriad of Ghidorah’s scales.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoMonster Music Monday Double Feature! (sort of)http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/10/14/monster-music-monday-double-feature-sort-of/
Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:28:12 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=298910.11.2013: Dave Filoni & The Head Of Mechagodzillahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/10/11/10-12-2013-dave-filoni-the-head-of-mechagodzilla/
Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:08:34 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=29761:07:35Dave Filoni is not only the director of The Clone Wars animated show, he also happens to be a massive Godzilla fan! Clearly, that Mechagodzilla head is just photoshopped in there.
In this episode, we’re talking with Dave Filoni, director of Lu[...]In this episode, we're talking with Dave Filoni, director of Lucasfilm's Star Wars The Clone Wars. Dave has been a long-time, hard core Godzilla fan and I had the pleasure of meeting him this year at Godzilla Night in San Leandro. I've wanted to get him on the podcast for a few years now, but didn't really have a connection. Thankfully, he was on board and this episode is the resulting conversation!godzilla, gojira, mothra, rodan, gamera, ifukube, sato, otaniGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.30.2013: Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/10/01/09-30-2013-godzilla-vs-mechagodzilla-daikaiju-discussion/
Tue, 01 Oct 2013 07:14:15 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=29611:34:16Rachel, Bryan, Martin, Jeff & Kyle talk mechanical monsters in the newest episode of the Kaijucast!
Ugh, I guess I should start out by saying “It’s still September in Hawaii!”
…Welcome to another installment of the Kaijuc[...]Rachel, Bryan, Martin, Jeff & Kyle talk mechanical monsters in the newest episode of the Kaijucast!
Ugh, I guess I should start out by saying “It’s still September in Hawaii!”
…Welcome to another installment of the Kaijucast – episode 93, to be exact and squeaking in just before the world’s calendars flip to October!
We are talking about the 1974 Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla this month. This film was one of the first Godzilla films I had ever seen and I think it holds a fairly nostalgic spot in my heart and it’s pretty obvious that the rest of the crew likes this one too. We had a really great response to this film from the listeners, but I was some surprised at some of the negativity this film garnered. Don’t get me wrong, there was a lot of love, too.
MUSIC:
1. King Kong by The Jimmy Castor Bunch (1973)
2. Knifehead by Beauty & The Liquidmen (2013)
3. Aliens Mechagodzilla by Heavy Melody Music from Godzilla Unleashed (2007)
4. King Seesar Appears by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
5. Defeat Mechagodzilla by Beru-Bera Lin from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
SUGGESTED READING:
Check out the Skreeonk Podcast (already on episode 3)
More Ultraman Festival Coverage
X-Plus releases for late October/early November
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Because I’m heading to Japan at the end of October, there is NO homework and consequently no discussion for October. Don’t worry, we will still post two episodes, but all of you are off the hook for the next six weeks. Maybe you can use that time to work on an awesome Godzilla/kaiju-related halloween costume!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.13.2013: Interview with Godzilla Author Steve Ryflehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/09/13/09-13-2013-interview-with-godzilla-author-steve-ryfle/
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 01:09:02 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=29521:41:01Kyle and Jeff are joined by Steve Ryfle to talk about his work Godzilla books, DVDs and more!
Sometimes we record something and I sit on that recording (let’s hypothetically say “an interview”) for way too long. This episode featur[...]Kyle and Jeff are joined by Steve Ryfle to talk about his work Godzilla books, DVDs and more!
Sometimes we record something and I sit on that recording (let’s hypothetically say “an interview”) for way too long. This episode features one such interview. While Jeff and I were down in Burbank for Monsterpalooza in April, we were psyched to have Godzilla author and film historian Steve Ryfle sit down with us for an interview about his work. It was a great time and Steve really opened up, discussing his work on the Classic Media, Sony and Media Blasters DVD releases. He also discussed the upcoming book co-written with Ed Godziszewski about the life of Ishiro Honda. Hopefully you’ll enjoy listening to Steve’s tales as much as we did.
There is a pretty big news announcement regarding Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla this month and this time, I was the one with the scoop! It was pretty cool and I’m really quite happy with the results, even though I was strongly asked to remove the image. It’s definitely out there and I really have to give major thanks to Fernando from Brazil for the photo! Check out the story down below.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Ultraman Leo Theme song by Tohru Fuyuki from Ultraman Leo (1974)
2. Godzilla vs. Gabara by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
3. Search March from Frankenstein Conquers The World performed by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society
4. Godzilla 1985 End Titles mashup by both Reijiro Koroku & Christopher Young (mashed together by Nick)
SUGGESTED READING:
Legendary Godzilla Image leaked from Brazillian Licensing Expo
October line-up for X-Plus
Pacific Rim Home Video Releases [ 2-Disc DVD ] [ BlueRay/DVD Combo/ ] [ BluRay 3D/BluRay/DVD Combo ] [ Collector’s Edition ]
BlueFin Tamaashi Opens Webstore [ direct link to store ]
Amazing Ultra Rice Display
LOCAL AWESOMENESS:
9/21 & 9/22 – Rose City Comic Con!
Come to my panels! Both are on Saturday the 21st in Room 4 – Podcasting at 11am & The Kaiju of Pacific Rim at 1pm
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
We are watching the classic 70s kaiju battle, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) this month. Please make sure you get your homework turned in before/by Sunday, September 22nd!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoMonster Music Monday, back from vacation!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/09/09/monster-music-monday-back-from-vacation/
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:15:04 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=294708.29.2013: Daikaiju Discussion for South Korea’s The Hosthttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/08/29/08-29-2013-daikaiju-discussion-for-south-koreas-the-host/
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 22:17:30 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=29311:24:05Kyle, Cindy, Jeff, Bryan & Rachel discuss the Korean monster movie, The Host (2006)!
In this episode of the Kaijucast, we take a closer look at one of the most recent kaiju movies, the Korean monster-on-the-loose film known as The Host (2006). S[...]Kyle, Cindy, Jeff, Bryan & Rachel discuss the Korean monster movie, The Host (2006)!
In this episode of the Kaijucast, we take a closer look at one of the most recent kaiju movies, the Korean monster-on-the-loose film known as The Host (2006). Sure, it’s not japanese, but it’s a great movie and needs to be examined. It’s a bizarre film that plays more like a family drama than it does monster movie (at times), but regardless of the quirky characters or erratic humor, this flick definitely has its place in the landscape of kaiju eiga.
We had a really great time talking about the film, but some of the episode’s best gems actually came from the listener reviews (aka the homework) – major thanks to everyone who sent in their homework. Hopefully we can expect some great reviews for the following episode. Make sure to check out Mike Russell’s review of The Host on his website, Culture Pulp!
MUSIC:
1. Kozasa’s Prayer by Akira Ifukube from Daimajin (1966)
2. Hopeful Last Note II by Toru Fuyuki & The Echoes from Ultraseven (1967)
3. Nameless by King Ghidora from Age Of Space (2011)
4. Japanese Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Trailer Audio (1974)
5. Get Mechagodzilla! by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
SUGGESTED READING:
Ultraseven events for Ultrafestival Japan
Ultra Suit Exhibit in Japan
Godzilla Filmmakers Teach Tokusatsu in Osaka
Ultraman Manga on the horizon? Check out the Motion Comic too!
Godzilla: The Art of Destruction due in 2014
Hi-res Photos of SH MonsterArts’ Battra Adult
Godzilla: Rulers Of Earth Issue #3 is out now
Ultra Q is now available on DVD
HOUSEKEEPING:
I’m heading to Japan in October and would love to meet up with listeners who live near Tokyo or perhaps Osaka. Please let me know if you are in those areas!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK:
In September we will be talking about the Showa era and classic 70s kaiju extravaganza, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974). I am fairly certain that this is going to be one of those record-breaking movies for our Daikaiju Discussions, so I’m guessing there will be a fair amount of editing-down regarding these reviews. So….uh… feel free to send in those abbreviated thoughts, questions & reviews.
We’ll be watching the film towards the end of the month, so please have your homework turned in before September 22nd and we’ll get that included in the next discussion episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoBack with another edition of Monster Music Monday!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/08/26/back-with-another-edition-of-monster-music-monday/
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:12:10 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2918And another Monster Music Monday rears its tremendous head!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/08/19/and-another-monster-music-monday-rears-its-tremendous-head/
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:36:05 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=290208.16.2013: Kaiju Control Group from Crypticonhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/08/16/08-16-2013-kaiju-control-group-from-crypticon/
Sat, 17 Aug 2013 06:51:47 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=28941:13:49Aron Tarbuck, Miguel Rodriguez, Jeff Dean & Kyle talk about kaiju films in the Crypticon panel: Kaiju Control Group
Well we’ve got good news and bad news, listeners. The bad news is that my original plan for this month’s episode fell[...]Aron Tarbuck, Miguel Rodriguez, Jeff Dean & Kyle talk about kaiju films in the Crypticon panel: Kaiju Control Group
Well we’ve got good news and bad news, listeners. The bad news is that my original plan for this month’s episode fell through. But the good news is that I’ve had the content for this month’s episode for several months! Waaaay back May of this year (Memorial Day weekend, to be precise), Jeff and I attended the annual horror convention in Seattle called Crypticon. We had a great time and I was very glad to be a part of two separate panels – one of which I moderated.
The titled of this panel was “Kaiju Control Group” and my experts were my co-host Jeff Dean, host of the Monster Island Resort Podcast, Miguel Rodriguez and owner of Seattle’s The Dreaming comic book & game shop, Aron Tarbuck. You may remember Miguel from his appearance during our first Emergency Broadcast. Aron, too, has been on the Kaijucast when I first went to Seattle’s Crypticon back in 2010.
I always love hearing people’s opinions on the kaiju genre and this was a fantastic conversation that I am really glad was recorded. Big thanks to the panelists and to Eric Morgret from the convention! Hopefully the Kaijucast will be asked to do something in some capacity for next year’s show!
In lieu of playing listener requests for this episodes, I decided to play the Blue Öyster Cult’s Godzilla as a toast to Allen Lanier who died this week.
MUSIC:
1. Godzilla by The Blue Öyster Cult from Spectres (1977)
2. Ultra Q’s Theme by the Surf Coasters from Surf Panic ’95 (1995)
SUGGESTED READING:
Pacific Rim’s Unfortunate Japanese Opening
Ultraman Festival
Summer Wonder Festival
Ultra Q is now on DVD…go buy it!
SUGGESTED EVENTS:
9/21 – 9/22 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, Oregon
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that this month’s Daikaiju Discussion is for the Korean monster movie from 2006, The Host! It’s a cool, yet somewhat strange monster movie and I’d love to know what you think about it. The good news is that if you don’t have this on DVD at home already (c’mon, get with the program, people!), the film is on Netflix Instant View. You still have some time to watch it and get involved with the next episode, so please send in your homework (thoughts, questions & reviews) no later than August 22nd.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoPlease to enjoy another Monster Music Monday!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/08/12/please-to-enjoy-another-monster-music-monday/
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:42:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=289208.03.2013: Godzilla at San Diego Comic Conhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/08/03/08-03-2013-godzilla-at-san-diego-comic-con/
Sat, 03 Aug 2013 23:48:24 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=28091:24:23Joshua “EVO” from the Incoductic Podcast and Kyle outside of The Godzilla Encounter at San Diego Comic Con 2013.
San Diego Comic Con has left a BIG impression with this podcaster. So large, in fact, that I decided another bonus episode w[...]Joshua “EVO” from the Incoductic Podcast and Kyle outside of The Godzilla Encounter at San Diego Comic Con 2013.
San Diego Comic Con has left a BIG impression with this podcaster. So large, in fact, that I decided another bonus episode was in order (how many more of these do I need to do before I stop labeling them as bonuses?). To help me recall all of the details about this mega-awesome event, I asked fellow podcaster, listener and kaiju fanatic Joshua from the Incoductic podcast to join me on this installment of the Kaijucast. Joshua was one of the unfortunate souls trapped in the Hall H line with me, so he definitely was on the lookout for “the big G” at the convention.
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL! After we visited the Godzilla Encounter, I spoke with some of the team members and got in touch with Barnaby Legg, the project lead who agreed to an interview. Since it fit nicely into the SDCC coverage, I decided to include it in this episode (thanks to some creative time travel). I really hope that more people are able to see the amazing job that his team did; it was phenomenal!
MUSIC:
1. Ending by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
SUGGESTED READING/VIEWING:
Fan Reaction Video to the Godzilla Encounter
Godzilla Cast & Director Visit the Encounter
Godzilla Encounter Tumblr Page
Godzilla Encounter Walkthrough
The LP Godzilla Panel from SDCC (minus the teasers, of course)
GODZILLA SIGHTINGS AT SAN DIEGO:
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.31.2013: Pacific Rim Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/07/31/07-31-2013-pacific-rim-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:29:58 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=28042:15:50The Kaijucast crew sits down to discuss the awesomeness of Guillermo Del Toro’s new film, Pacific Rim.
Yes, it’s true. I rearranged the Daikaiju Discussion schedule and slid this month’s film, Pacific Rim, into the July slot so tha[...]The Kaijucast crew sits down to discuss the awesomeness of Guillermo Del Toro’s new film, Pacific Rim.
Yes, it’s true. I rearranged the Daikaiju Discussion schedule and slid this month’s film, Pacific Rim, into the July slot so that we could capitalize on the release date. Did that move pay off? I would say so; we received more homework (aka listener reviews) than ever before!
Not only did we have a ton of responses, we also had a fantastic number of cohosts and local Kaijucasters at the screening! Both co-hosts Heather and Jeff showed up (it feels like ages since all three of us have been able to record together) and we were joined by Martin Vavra, Dave Helfrey, Bryan Cook and even T’Igor.
The discussion itself ran just about an hour, so I knew I was in trouble when I tallied the homework numbers last week. Seriously, editing your collective Daikaiju Discussion homework was brutal! Not because it took forever, but more because I hated having to chop down your finely written reviews. I always love reading what people loved about watching these movies and I really dig reading your thoughts about these films. But even with my creative editing, the show ends up being over two hours long… so to those who love the “over an hour” episodes, you are welcome.
And another thing, because of the nature of our last two episodes, we haven’t covered news or played music in about a month (unless you count Monster Music Mondays). Despite the lengthy discussion, there were news stories and music requests that I just couldn’t ignore and was happy to give those some attention!
MUSIC:
1. Radience/Ultraman Hikari Main Theme by Toru Fuyuki from Ultraman Mebius (2006)
2. Roar! by Michael Giacchino from Cloverfield (2008)
3. Pacific Rim by Ramin Djawadi featuring Tom Morello from Pacific Rim (2013)
4. 2,500 Tons of Awesome by Ramin Djawadi from Pacific Rim (2013)
5. Gipsy Danger by Adam Warrock (2013)
SUGGESTED READING:
Gareth Edwards wants to use Destroy All Monsters as an inspiration for a potential Godzilla sequel
Make sure you pre-order your copy of Ultra Q from Shout! Factory (or Amazon, or Deep Discount)
New episode of SciFi Japan “Ultraman In America“
X-Plus Updates Galore! Here’s that link to the X-Plus Group on Facebook
New SH MonsterArts figures on the way: Godzilla 2000, Heisei Mothra & Battra Adult forms
Check out our interviews with Diamond Comics’ Jesse Morgan on the Kaijucast YouTube channel
EVENTS:
8/13 at 6:00pm in Oakland, CA Thrillville Presents King Kong vs. Godzilla at The New Parkway Theater
9/21 – 9/22 Rose City Comic Con at Oregon Convention Center
August’s Daikaiju Discussion film, The Host (2006).
HOUSEKEEPING:
Earlier this year, the Mediocre Show launched the Mediocre Radio Network thanks to the tireless efforts of not just “Tha Mike” Pilot, but also the Mediocre Nation. Not only can you listen to the Mediocre show’s hundreds of hours of podcastery, but the network also streams Mike’s podcasts Obviously Oblivious and Full of Sith. If that wasn’t enough, they stream episodes of The Geek Show, I am Salt Lake, Tales From the Hard Side, Welcome to That Whole Thing, the South Philly Paulcast, See You Next Tuesday, Big Shiny Robot/Big Movie Mouth-off… and now they have added the Kaijucast to that programming. I am very proud to have the podcast associated with such a stellar list of quality entertainment. Check it out at MediocreRadioNetwork.com!
Also, for those who have mentioned it, the Kaijucast now has a support system. Become a member of the Kaiju Corps today!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
The next film in our discussion lineup is the Korean monster movie, The Host (2006). If you haven’t seen it, I have good news: it was released on DVD here in the United States and is also available on Netflix Instant View. If I recall, the movie has actually been pretty well received here in the U.S. and despi[...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoThe calendar says that it’s Monday, so….http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/07/29/the-calendar-says-that-its-monday-so/
Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:19:13 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=280207.17.2013: Godzilla Meets His Maker aka the Live G-Fest Podcasthttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/07/18/07-17-2013-godzilla-his-maker-g-fest/
Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:32:43 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=27831:08:34The controller talks with Godzilla suit-maker Shinichi Wakasa & Godzilla suit actor Tsutomu Kitagawa (thanks to Robert Scott Field) at G-Fest XX in Chicago.
Kaiju fans from around the globe converged on Chicago, Illinois last weekend for the twe[...]The controller talks with Godzilla suit-maker Shinichi Wakasa & Godzilla suit actor Tsutomu Kitagawa (thanks to Robert Scott Field) at G-Fest XX in Chicago.
Kaiju fans from around the globe converged on Chicago, Illinois last weekend for the twentieth annual Godzilla convention known as G-Fest! In addition to the amazing dealers room, artist alley and special guests, this festival has a massive schedule of kaiju-tastic programming. One of those programs was our live podcast and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome!
This year, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with two of the guests about their experience in creating Godzilla. Shinichi Wakasa has been building monster suits and been running his own studio called “Monsters Inc” since he was 20 years old! Tsutomu Kitagawa is the stunt actor chosen to play the king of the monsters in six of the “millennium series” films. These two men worked together to bring Godzilla to life and it was truly an honor to have them on the show. And as a bonus, Andoid M11 was acting as our interpreter – major thanks again to Robert Scott Field!
And as a special treat, our pal Mike Weber shot a great video of the panel, too!
Normally I wouldn’t have added any tunes to this episode, but because of the extra translation time and dead air that I cut out, I had about 15 minutes. Those of you that enjoy the a capella stylings of the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society should really enjoy this.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Bonus Track (Medley) by Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from Goukai Na ChikyuBoueigun (2001)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla Meets His Maker video transmission! (a million Arigatos to the very awesome VVideo-man, Mike Weber)
G-Fan Magainze & G-Fest’s Official Website
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
So the Kaijucast saw Pacific Rim on July 8th thanks to Warner Bros’ awesome media people and we excitedly and immediately began recording our discussion, but you still have until July 25th to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews of this massive summer blockbuster. If you haven’t seen it yet, or read the review, we would highly suggest seeing it in the biggest format you can.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.10.2013: Pacific Rim Reviewhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/07/10/07-10-2013-pacific-rim-review/
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 04:45:54 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2648Monster Music Mondayhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/07/08/monster-music-monday-2/
Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:25:03 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=272407.03.2013: Godzilla Fan & “Fest” Organizer Stan Hyde BONUS!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/07/03/07-03-2013-godzilla-fest-bonus/
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:46:16 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=26901:23:24Fellow Pacific Northwester and Godzilla enthusiast Stan Hyde and Kyle talk monsters, fandom and festivals!
I don’t know about you guys, but I am personally getting super excited for G-Fest (July 12-14th in Chicago)! And because I had this inte[...]Fellow Pacific Northwester and Godzilla enthusiast Stan Hyde and Kyle talk monsters, fandom and festivals!
I don’t know about you guys, but I am personally getting super excited for G-Fest (July 12-14th in Chicago)! And because I had this interview that I recorded back in May just sitting on my hard drive and because the interviewee happens to be involved with G-Fest and also because nice chunk of our conversation involved G-Fest, I though “Why not post this as a bonus episode?”
Meet Stan Hyde, my dearest listeners! He’s a lot of things in life… a husband, a father, a teacher and a giant fan of giant radioactive monsters from Japan. Stan and his family came down to Portland from the wilds of British Columbia. I just couldn’t not ask him to sit down and talk about his own love of these films and what he finds fascinating in them and the fandom.
That’s pretty much everything there is to this episode. No news, no playlist, no suggested reading… consider yourself bonused!
MUSIC (I only played one track because it’s a bonus episode!)
1. The Confrontation At Fuji by Akira Ifukube from King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
SUGGESTED ATTENDING
*G-FEST XX – Next week the annual Godzilla convention crush the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois for its twentieth incarnation!
*KAIJUCAST LIVE PODCAST RECORDING – Join us at G-Fest Saturday, July 13th at 1pm in Ballroom 1 with guests Shinichi Wakasa & Tom Kitagawa!
*KAIJUCAST LISTENER PARTY – If you’re done with falling asleep at the Pickwick, come party with Kyle and other Kaijucast listeners after the costume contest in the hotel lounge.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoThe Full G-Fest XX Line-up!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/07/02/the-full-g-fest-xx-line-up/
Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:34:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2578Monster Music Monday is back!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/07/01/monster-music-monday-is-back/
Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:28:32 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=264906.27.2013: War Of The Gargantuas Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/06/27/06-27-2013-war-of-the-gargantuas-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 04:06:02 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=26601:20:44Adam, Bryan, Martin & Kyle talk about the kaiju classic, War Of The Gargantuas (1966).
Howdy, listeners and fans of giant monsters! Welcome to episode 85, where we discuss the fan-favorite kaiju classic from 1966, War Of The Gargantuas! It seems[...]Adam, Bryan, Martin & Kyle talk about the kaiju classic, War Of The Gargantuas (1966).
Howdy, listeners and fans of giant monsters! Welcome to episode 85, where we discuss the fan-favorite kaiju classic from 1966, War Of The Gargantuas! It seems a little odd to be recording a discussion for the “Frankenstein Brothers” so soon after we recorded the Kaiju Commentary, but it was actually a lot of fun to revisit this one so soon as a majority of the information was still filed away in the front of my brain. Our discussion crew for this evening consisted of Martin Vavra, Bryan Cook, Adam Alexander and myself.
There were some really great and varied responses to this film and I hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we had recording it. We did play a couple of requests, check those out below. If you’d like to make a music request for the next episode, there’s an option for that on the Contact page.
MUSIC:
1. Godzilla vs. Ebirah by Kunio Miyauchi from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
2. Godzilla Falls into Mt. Mihara by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
3. Gargantua’s Last Stand by Man Or Astroman? from Destroy All Astromen! (1994)
4. Pacific Rim (featuring Tom Morello) by Ramin Djawadi from Pacific Rim (2013)
SUGGESTED READING:
World War Kaiju Kickstarter Project (funds until August 12)
Pacific Rim Production Notes & Images
Ultraman Ginga Information
Ultra-Anne Birthday Celebration
Listen to our Kaiju Control Group panel from Crypticon Seattle on Monster Island Resort
SH MonsterArts Announces Kiryu Mechagodzilla – check out the link for hi-res photos
SH MonsterArts updates for Biollante [*bonus Biollante info on ScifiJapan.com]
X-Plus Figures Announcements and updates
X-Plus Gorgos & Lunaticks Announcements
IDW’s new title, Godzilla Rulers Of Earth came out THIS WEEK and in stores now!!!
If you are in the Portland area during the weekend of July 13th, make sure you check out the Portland Geek Council’s 3rd annual Geek Olympathon!
EVENTS:
7/12 – 7/14 G-Fest in Chicago, IL
7/17 – 7/21 San Diego Comic Con
8/11 Thrillville presents KingKong vs. Godzilla in Oakland, CA
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
We’ve moved some things around and have made Pacific Rim (which opens nationwide on July 12th) our Daikaiju Discussion film for July. The Kaijucast crew is getting to see the film a little early. You can expect a spoiler-free written review on the blog the week of the film’s opening, but we want to hear what YOU thought of the film – you are a fellow aficionado after all. What did you think of the characters? The story? The monsters? The robots? The Daikaiju Discussion episode will be a spoiler-inclusive, so feel free to talk about the details. We’re pretty freaking excited; it’s the first time in the history of the podcast that we’ll be able to review a new “kaiju film” as it hits theaters! If you can participate, please send in your thoughts, questions and reviews with the contact form before July 25th.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoGodzilla Returns to San Leandro!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/06/16/godzilla-returns-to-san-leandro/
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:28:30 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=259006.05.2013: Godzilla Rulers Of Earth creators Matt Frank & Chris Mowryhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/06/05/06-05-2013-godzilla-rulers-of-earth-creators-matt-frank-chris-mowry/
Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:51:38 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=25401:11:32Heather and I sat down to talk about the upcoming comic book from IDW Publishing featuring everyone’s favorite radioactive monsters, Godzilla: Rulers Of Earth. Joining us for this discussion are the series’ creators, Matt Frank & Chr[...]Heather and I sat down to talk about the upcoming comic book from IDW Publishing featuring everyone’s favorite radioactive monsters, Godzilla: Rulers Of Earth. Joining us for this discussion are the series’ creators, Matt Frank & Chris Mowry! While both have been on the podcast in previous episodes, this is the first time the two have collaborated on an ongoing comic series and we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to have them on together.
Not only is this new title significant for their first story/art team-up, it should be significant to Godzilla fans everywhere because these guys truly understand the genre and are big fans… I bet that if you took all of the creator’s from IDW’s Godzilla series and divvied them into Kaiju trivia teams, Matt and Chris would smoke the competition! Why is that important? Well, for fans that means that we will be getting stories that have the right intention with the monsters. This is essentially their dream job and should be your dream Godzilla comic. The real issue here is that while Godzilla fans may know their names, distributors and comic shop owners may not. That, in turn, might hurt this book’s chances against titles packed with spandex-wearing superheroes and recognizable creators.
As a Godzilla fan, you the listener have the chance to make this book a success or a failure – please buy this book! Make sure your local comic shop puts in their order and if you don’t have a comic shop in your area, please order yours from some place online. In fact, I know Things From Another World (who has supported the Kaijucast on a number of occaisions) has it on order (*hint*hint*).
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Gigan Awakens by Daisuke Yano from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
2. Mothra’s Song performed by Masami Nagasawa & Chihiro Otsuka from Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
3. Godzilla & Jet Jaguar Punch-Punch-Punch by Masato Shimon from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
SUGGESTED READING:
SciFi Japan’s article on Wolfman vs. Godzilla
Check out episode 25 of Full Of Sith with Travis Beacham, Pacific Rim’s screenwriter
UPCOMING EVENTS:
6/22 Godzilla Night II [tickets] in San Leandro, CA
7/12 – 7/14 G-Fest XX in Chicago, IL
7/18 – 7/21 San Diego Comic Con in San Diego, CA
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Ask yourself… CAN A COUNTRY SURVIVE WHEN TWO GARGANTUAS BATTLE TO THE DEATH? Well in 1966 Japan found out and now it’s your turn! As announced at the end of the last episode, our next film is War Of The Gargantuas! We would love to hear your thoughts, questions and reviews about this particular film. And whaddaya know, we have already recorded a commentary for this one. Feel free to check that out (and subscribe to the Commentaries as well as this podcast).
This movie is available on DVD – and on Netflix if you don’t have it in your collection, you really should because it’s packaged with not only Rodan, but also the awesome documentary Bringing Godzilla Down To Size! Just remember to have your homework turned in by June 25th!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.30.2012: Ghidorah The Three-Headed Monster Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/05/31/05-30-2012-ghidorah-the-three-headed-monster-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 31 May 2013 18:11:51 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=24971:23:14Do you see what happens, Larry?? This is what happens when you forget to take a photo of everyone before they all go home!
Getting really slammed with things to do right after you record is kind of a bummer… But it was also really awesome beca[...]Do you see what happens, Larry?? This is what happens when you forget to take a photo of everyone before they all go home!
Getting really slammed with things to do right after you record is kind of a bummer… But it was also really awesome because we were in Seattle at the “Pacific Northwest’s largest Horror Convention”, Crypticon. And that was pretty much the next day! Anyway, welcome to episode 83 and the Daikaiju Discussion episode for the 1964 introduction to the triple-headed terror, Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster. For a long time, I actually thought this film was released in 1965, but my exploration into the film’s history revealed my ignorance! We received a LOT of homework for this episode – clearly this is a popular film amongst the listeners, so thanks to everyone who sent in their thoughts, questions and reviews!
This was a late night for the Kaijucast crew – so late in fact that I wasn’t able to really sit down with the audio until last night to edit it all together (we actually recorded on the 23rd!). Make sure you check the links below to see the news items that we talk about. And we also played some requests in this episode. If you’d like to send in a music request for the next episode, feel free to use the Contact form on the website. Keep in mind that for a multitude of reasons, I cannot play every request.
MONSTER MUSIC FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
1. Bio Wars by Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
2. Main Theme by Masato Shimon from Iron King (1972)
3. Frankenstein Conquers the World by Beauty & The Liquidmen from Coaxial Transmission (2013)
4. The Two Monsters Appear in Yokohama by Akira Ifukube from Ghidorah, The three-Headed Monster (1964)
5. The Undersea Warship Attacks (from Atragon) performed by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society
SUGGESTED READING:
Ray Harryhausen dies at 92
Ray Harryhausen Special Effects Wizard
Ultra Q DVD Available for Pre-Order [Shout! Factory]
X-Plus Releases for June 2013
More Details for Upcoming X-Plus
Check out episode 124 of Obviously Oblivious because Mike Pilot interviewed me for his podcast!
EVENTS:
6/22 Godzilla Night II at the historic Bal Theater in San Leandro, CA
7/12 – 7/14 G-Fest in Chicago, IL
7/18 – 7/22 San Diego Comic Con in San Diego, CA
9/21 – 9/22 Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Oh, do I have news for those who have waited – your day is at hand! Our next film for the Daikaiju Discussion is the 1966 War Of The Gargantuas! This is a fantastic film as far as I am concerned and it really only has one flaw – I’ll let you guess what that is… I can even forgive a certain song in English that tends to get stuck in….ahhhh, nevermind! Anyway, I’m sure we are going to get a ton of reviews for this one. Please try to keep your homework less than a “page” – I can’t even figure out a word length. Nor do I want to! Regardless, I want to hear what you hav to say about the film. Use this handy form to send in your thoughts, questions & reviews before June 25th!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.20.2013: It’s Monday! You know what that means…http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/05/20/its-monday-you-know-what-that-means/
Mon, 20 May 2013 18:33:11 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2503The Last Pacific Rim Trailer I Need To Seehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/05/18/the-last-pacific-rim-trailer-i-need-to-see/
Sat, 18 May 2013 18:03:58 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2480Make your Monday Monstrous!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/05/13/make-your-monday-monstrous-2/
Mon, 13 May 2013 14:20:26 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=247805.05.2013: Adding more Godzilla fans to the mix!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/05/05/05-05-2013-adding-more-godzilla-fans-to-the-mix/
Mon, 06 May 2013 05:18:52 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=24621:23:38 Hey folks, it’s Cinco De Mayo and it’s been a while since we’ve added some new voices to the mix! Meet Julian and Sean, two local Godzilla fans who I am quite happy to add to our current roster of disembodied talkers. I asked them[...] Hey folks, it’s Cinco De Mayo and it’s been a while since we’ve added some new voices to the mix! Meet Julian and Sean, two local Godzilla fans who I am quite happy to add to our current roster of disembodied talkers. I asked them over for their debut episode and we just shot the breeze about all things kaiju. Hopefully you will enjoy them on the show as much as I did talking to them.
Juian used to work at Atomic Comics back in Arizona and Sean is a Portland native and both suggested song or two for the episode. They be showing up on future episodes – wow, I’m really starting to cull together a little group of fans in the Portland area. Maybe this podcast is good for something after all!
CINCO DE MUSIC!
1. The Making of Ultraman by Japanese Telecom from Virtual Geisha (2001)
2. Gammera by the Moons from Gammera, The Invincible (1965 – sort of)
3. Flight of Garuda by Daikaiju from Phase 2 (2010)
4. Call Happiness by Akira Ifukube from Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster (1965)
SUGGESTED READING:
Pacific Trailer Wondercon Trailer (2,500 tons of awesome!)
Behind The Scenes Photos from LP Godzilla (1, 2)
Kaiju Combat for Indies Crash at E3
UPCOMING EVENTS:
5/12 – Mothra Screening with August Ragone in Oakland, CA
5/24 – 5/26 Crypticon in Seattle, WA
6/22 – Godzilla Night II in San Leandro, CA
7/12 – 7/14 G-Fest XX
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget to submit your homework for our next Daikaiju Discussion! We are watching Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964) on May 23rd so make sure you turn your homework in by submitting your thoughts questions and reviews beforehand!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.29.2013: Pacific Rim Wondercon Footagehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/04/29/04-29-2013-pacific-rim-wondercon-footage/
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:45:55 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2449Make your Monday MONSTROUS!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/04/29/make-your-monday-monstrous/
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:38:49 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=241104.26.2013: Daikaiju Varan Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/04/26/04-26-2013-daikaiju-varan-discussion/
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:26:42 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=23911:16:27Kyle, Martin & Jeff discuss the film and history behind Daikaiju Varan (1958)
Welcome to another installment of the Kaijucast… episode 81 in fact! In this episode, Martin, Jeff and I talk about the 1958 monster movie Daikaiju Varan. It[...]Kyle, Martin & Jeff discuss the film and history behind Daikaiju Varan (1958)
Welcome to another installment of the Kaijucast… episode 81 in fact! In this episode, Martin, Jeff and I talk about the 1958 monster movie Daikaiju Varan. It’s one of those early Toho films that was made when the studio was still tinkering with their own interpretation of the giant monster movie formula. We had a great time watching the movie and then talking about it…because that’s what we do for our daikaiju discussions. I think we all found something to appreciate about the film. Out of the three of us, I was the only one who had already seen the film. Maybe this film isn’t as widely recognized as I had hoped. We did only get seven listener reviews, so that theory would work in this sense.
Unfortunately Jeff had to get back to his family, so Martin and I had to finish out the rest of the show together. But we had other items to talk about and of course, for the monster music lovers out there, we played the following tracks during the show.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. The Confrontation at Fuji by Akira Ifukube from King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
2. Monster Match I by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
3. Rebirth of Varan by Akira Ifukube from Daikaiju Varan (1958)
4. The Military’s Kiss by Big Pimp Episode from Kodoja: Terror Mountain Showdown (2012)
SUGGESTED READING:
Tsuburaya Announces new Ultraman and Series
SciFi Japan article on Men In Suits Documentary
BAFE’s An Evening of Rubber Monsters
Ultraman Panel Recap from Monsterpalooza
UPCOMING EVENTS:
4/26 & 4/27 Stumptown Comics Festival
5/24 – 5/26 Crypticon in Seattle
6/22 – Godzilla Night II in San Leandro
7/12 – 7/14 G-Fest in Chicago
7/18 – 7/21 San Diego Comic Con
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Next month, we watch Ghidrah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964) and I am pumped! I have been mentioning this film and its significance to the Kaiju film genre since I started the podcast back in 2009. This film has so much going for it – the first appearance of King Ghidorah, the last appearance of the Peanuts’ Shobijin, Godzilla battling Rodan, international intrigue! It’s going to be awesome and we want you to join in the fun by sending in your thoughts, questions and reviews for this discussion.
We’ll be watching the Classic Media version of this, which is quite possibly the best home video version outside of Japan. It has both the English dub and the Japanese language track to choose from (plus it has a great commentary by David Kalat!). If you don’t have it in your collection, make sure you track it down… it is also available on Netflix streaming, if you have that service! If you want to submit your homework for this film, please do so before May 23rd.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.22.2013: Stumptown Bonus with Paul Guinan & Anina Bennetthttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/04/22/04-22-2013-stumptown-bonus-with-paul-guinan-anina-bennett/
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:21:54 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=23871:10:14Why is this a bonus episode? Well if you’ve listened to any of our episodes this year, you’re probably aware of all the different shows and conventions that we’ll be part of/going to. One of those events is the 10th Annual Stumptow[...]Why is this a bonus episode? Well if you’ve listened to any of our episodes this year, you’re probably aware of all the different shows and conventions that we’ll be part of/going to. One of those events is the 10th Annual Stumptown Comics Festival held right here in Portland, Oregon. In association with our Stumptown broadcast that will be taking place during the show, we thought it would be a great idea to have on some local artists who are a big part of the show and just talk a bit about their creations and what attendees can expect at this year’s festival. Rather than just having these creators over to the Kaijucast HQ for a few minutes, I really wanted to showcase their work because I am a BIG fan of what they do…
Those artists just happened to be both Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet, creators of the amazing books Boilerplate: History’s Mechanical Marvel and Frank Reade: Adventures in the Age of Invention. They came over and sat down with Heather and myself for this bonus episode. We talk about the books, their next projects and (of course) the Stumptown Comics Fest!
If you are in the Portland area, we really hope that you can make it out to the festival – I’ve been attending for the past several years and it is one of the most unique comic shows I’ve ever attended and it just keeps getting better and better each year. But if you cannot be at the show, please tune into the Radio Stumptown broadcast during the festival!
SUGGESTED READING:
Boilerplate: History’s Mechanical Marvel
Frank Reade: Adventures in the Age of Invention
Stumptown Comics Festival Website
Stumptown’s Podcast Alley Setup
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoMonster Music Mondays Returns!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/04/22/monster-music-mondays-returns/
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:48:16 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=238804.10.2013: Godzilla Artist Jeff Zornowhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/04/10/04-10-2013-godzilla-artist-jeff-zornow/
Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:13:59 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=23611:12:59From the Mad Monster Party in North Carolina, Haruo Nakajima and comic book artist, Jeff Zornow cross paths.
Just a brief word of warning: recording conditions were not ideal for this interview. You’re going to hear some heavily processed audi[...]From the Mad Monster Party in North Carolina, Haruo Nakajima and comic book artist, Jeff Zornow cross paths.
Just a brief word of warning: recording conditions were not ideal for this interview. You’re going to hear some heavily processed audio, but I assure you, it is worth it!
Why? Because we had an awesome time talking with Jeff Zornow – horror and comic book artist, lover of metal and clergyman in the church of Godzilla…and when it comes to kaiju, Gatchaman, Ultraseven or the Giant Robo OVA, Zornow is one of the most passionate people I’ve ever had the pleasure of hanging out with. Those who went to last year’s G-Fest listener party will remember his enthusiasm! I thought it was definitely time to have Jeff on the show again and this time, his recent trip to North Carolina’s Mad Monster Party resulted in him meeting the Godzilla actor, Haruo Nakajima..
We talked about many things with Zornow – his history as a Godzilla fan, his upcoming and existing projects and places where you can buy his art, so please make sure you click on those links in the notes below!
JEFF’S MONSTER MUSIC PLAYLIST:
1. A Pledge to the Open Sky bu Bob Sakuma from Gatchaman (1972)
2. Getter Robo by Isao Sasaki from Getter Robo (1974)
3. Main Theme by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
4. Big Fire Appears by Masamichi Amano from Giant Robo OVA (1992)
5. Prayer of the Mu Empire by Akira Ifukube from Atragon (1963)
SUGGESTED READING:
Koichi Kawakita attends Gunhed event
New X-Plus announcements on Scifi Japan & a photo update 2004
New Ultra-Act figure announcement on Scifi Japan
Alamo Drafthouse to host giant monster screenings in Houston, TX
Sally Hawkins added to LP Godzilla cast
Guillermo Del Toro would love to make a Godzilla/Pacific Rim Crossover
David Goyer talks about his work on the LP Godzilla script
Jeff Zornow’s Original Comic Art
Jeff Zornow’s Etsy Shop
UPCOMING EVENTS:
4/12 – 4/14 Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA
4/27 – 4/28 Stumptown Comics Fest in Portland, OR
5/24 – 5/26 Crypticon in Seattle, WA
6/22 Godzilla Night II in San Leandro, CA
7/12 – 7/14 G-Fest XX in Chicago, IL
7/18 – 7/21 San Diego Comic Con in San Diego, CA
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
As we mentioned in the last episode, our Daikaiju Discussion film this month is Toho’s Daikaiju Varan (1958). I’ve been looking forward to this one for a long time and am really looking forward to not only talking about the film with my cohorts for the night, but also reading your homework! If you want to have your thoughts, questions and reviews as part of the next episode, please make sure that you submit it by the 23rd of this month.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoMonster Music Monday!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/04/08/monster-music-monday/
Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:41:51 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=235504.01.2013: Monster Music Mondays Is Back!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/04/01/04-01-2013-monster-music-mondays-is-back/
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:40:26 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=233103.31.2012: The Mysterians Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/03/31/03-31-2012-the-mysterians-daikaiju-discussion/
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:24:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=23341:20:29Jeff, Kyle, Martin and Adam talk about the ups and downs of the alien invasion film from 1957, Toho’s The Mysterians!
FROM BEHIND THE MOON THEY COME… TO INVADE THE EARTH! ABDUCT ITS WOMEN! LEVEL ITS CITIES! This month’s discussion [...]Jeff, Kyle, Martin and Adam talk about the ups and downs of the alien invasion film from 1957, Toho’s The Mysterians!
FROM BEHIND THE MOON THEY COME… TO INVADE THE EARTH! ABDUCT ITS WOMEN! LEVEL ITS CITIES! This month’s discussion focuses on the 1957 alien invasion epic from Toho, The Mysterians!!! We were a bit torn here at the HQ, but I was very happy to have my discussion crew for this episode: Adam Alexander from the Monster Project joined Jeff, Martin and I for the film. This discussion, albeit heavily bisected, was a LOT of fun. It’s always a pleasure to have Martin show up and watch these films for the first time, but Martin was not alone in this viewing – neither Adam nor Jeff had seen this film (in its entirety) either. Many thanks to my three cohorts and the listeners for this excursion.
We did have more awesomeness during this episode, so please make sure you check out the links below. And if you are one of the folks thats been having issues with getting the show on their mobile devices, check us out on Stitcher.
MARCH OF THE MUSIC:
1. Main Theme (US Version) by Kinoyuchi Mayauchi from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
2. Sky by Ulfuls from Gamera 2: Advent Of Legion (1996)
3. Godzilla Vs. Kumonga And Kamacuras (M23-2) by Daisuke Yano from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
4. The Alpha & The Beta by Akira Ifukube from The Mysterians (1957)
5. Fopp (Dub) by Soundgarden from the Fopp EP (1988)
6. Ending Monologue from Godzilla 1985
SUGGESTED READING:
Akira Takarada joins Legendary’s Godzilla production!
Godzilla starts filming in British Columbia
Matt Frank has provided artwork for G-Fest XX
Hi-res photos of SH MonsterArts’ 1964 Godzilla figure
New SciFi JapanTV Episode “Memories Of Godzilla”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
4/12 – 4/14 Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA
4/27 – 4/28 Stumptown Comics Fest in Portland, OR
5/24 – 5/26 Crypticon in Seattle, WA
6/22 Godzilla Night II in San Leandro, CA
7/12 – 7/14 G-Fest XX in Chicago, IL
7/18 – 7/21 San Diego Comic Con in San Diego, CA
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film in the Daikaiju Discussion lineup is the next scifi film from Toho, the 1958 Daikaiju Varan otherwise known as “Varan the Unbelievable ” Please turn in your homework by April 23rd to have your thoughts, questions and reviews a part of the next discussion.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.17.2013: Godzilla co-star Akira Takarada panel from G-Festhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/03/17/03-17-2013-godzilla-co-star-akira-takarada-panel-from-g-fest/
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:41:25 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=23151:11:37Please to enjoy the audio from last year’s G-Fest panel where I was lucy enough to interview Godzilla co-star, Akira Takarada! Photo credit: Brett Homenick
Y’know how sometimes you do something and save it for later? And then you kind of[...]Please to enjoy the audio from last year’s G-Fest panel where I was lucy enough to interview Godzilla co-star, Akira Takarada! Photo credit: Brett Homenick
Y’know how sometimes you do something and save it for later? And then you kind of forget about it? Yeah…. that’s what happened here. But, thankfully I did remember it and that’s why this episode of the podcast features notable veteran actor Akira Takarada! I explain it all in the intro to the show, so since this is just the written intro to the show, I would like to thank Brett Homenick for offering me the chance to interview a legend in the landscape of giant monsters (hopefully not for the last time), Robert Scott Field for his amazing powers of interpretation during the panel and the organizers of G-Fest for their allowing me to have the panel just before Takarada’s.
That being said, I will also apologize in writing to those who had questions for Mr. Takarada. There was no way to add those in without jacking the levels and making those portions pretty unlistenable, so I had to edit those out of this episode. Hopefully I’ll get to do this again at this year’s G-Fest and I can have an audience microphone set up. We did have some pretty cool news and of course, what would an episode of the podcast be without some music?
MUSIC:
1. Requiem by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
2. Fighter Sortie by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
3. Markalite Flying Atomic Heat Projector by Akira Ifukube from The Mysterians (1957)
4. Monsterman by DEVO (2012)
SUGGESTED READING:
LP Godzilla snags Juliet Binoche & David Strathairn
LP Godzilla begins filming in B.C. this month
New IDW Godzilla series announced: “Godzilla: Rulers Of Earth” by Matt Frank and Chris Mowry
Wonder Festival 2013 Report on Scifi Japan
X-Plus release report for Giant Alien Zarab on Scifi Japan
Monster Attack Team Press Release
AWESOME EVENTS:
3/22 – 3/24 Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, NC
4/12 – 4/14 Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA
4/27 – 4/28 Stumptown Comics Fest in Portland, OR
5/24 – 5/26 Crypticon in Seattle, WA
6/22 BAFE’s Godzilla Night II in San Leandro, CA
7/12 – 7/14 G-Fest XX in Chicago, IL
7/18- 7 /21 San Diego Comic Con in Sand Diego, CA
BEHOLD!!!!
We have completed our commentary for War Of The Gargantuas – Please download, listen and enjoy!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
As mentioned in the last episode, this month’s focus for our Dakaiju Discussion is the 1957 scifi epic, The Mysterians! Make sure you have your homework turned in before March 23rd to have your thoughts, questions and reviews included in the next episode!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.22.2012: Rodan Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/02/27/02-22-2012-rodan-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:36:00 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=22911:35:23Martin, Jeff, Rachel, Bryan, Kyle and special guest Keith Foster watch and then engage in a lively discussion on the 1956 Rodan.
We had a full house in the Kaijucast HQ Tonight! That pretty much means we had more people that I had microphones for th[...]In this Daikaiju Discussion, we turn our focus to the 1956 Toho classic tokusatsu film, Rodan. In addition to having Martin, Jeff, Bryan and Rachel part of the discussion, we are joined by a good friend of the show and the big cheese over at Big Pimp Jones' album and comic book release, Kodoja.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.11.2013: Godzilla Topic Multi-ball!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/02/11/02-11-2013-godzilla-topic-multi-ball/
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:59:22 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=22581:19:26Heather, Kyle & Jeff are finally back together after a long stint of not being able to all record together to just talk about Godzilla.
It had been so long since Heather, Jeff and I had been able to get together that I was thrilled to just throw[...]Heather, Kyle & Jeff are finally back together after a long stint of not being able to all record together to just talk about Godzilla.
It had been so long since Heather, Jeff and I had been able to get together that I was thrilled to just throw a topic request out to the fans on Facebook. Said topics included discussion about the direction of the podcast, our top five from the tops of our heads, toy discussions, comics, speculation on Godzilla’s future with both Legendary Pictures and Toho, plus a lot more. Major thanks to the active folks on the Kaijucast facebook page for the easily mined subject matter!
Just a heads up, this episode also took a somber note from the Mediocre Show – one of the podcasts I listen to on a regular basis- by paying posthumous tribute to some people and animals who have had an effect on us and recently left this plane of existence. It wasn’t a pleasant or happy thing, but loss affects everyone and we felt it was more than appropriate to toast those who are no longer with us. Now!… on to more entertaining items – if you are interested in any of the music we played during this episode, here is this episode’s track listing:
MUSIC:
1. Main Title by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster (1967)
2. Smoldering Fury by Trevor Duncan from The Great War (but also used in Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster)
3. Self Defense Forces March 2 by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla 1985 (1984)
4. Rise From The Sea by Big Pimp Jones from Kodoja (2012)
5. Prayer of the MU Empire from Bukimisha Weird Secret Society ‘s album GOUKAI Na GOJIRA (GODZILLA) (2000)
6. The Escape From Godzilla by Ko Otani from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001)
SUGGESTED READING:
– SciFi Japan X-Plus article
– Breaking ToyFair News: New Bandai Creation line & Pacific Rim Jaegers from NECA
– Elizabeth Olsen confirms the somber tone of LP’s Godzilla
LOCAL EVENTS:
2/13 at 7pm Kelly Sue DeConnick & Pete Wood signing at the Portland Things From Another World
2/14 at 9pm Romancing The Nerd with Adam Warrock, Michotomy & Bad Habitat at the Fez
2/19 at 7pm Geek Trivia with Cort & Bobby at the Kennedy School
2/22 – 2/24 Wizard World’s Portland Comic Con at the Oregon Convention Center
2/22 at 8pm Kirby Krackle & The Doubleclicks at Backspace
2/23 at 7:30pm & 11pm Geeklesque Gets “Weird” at the Star Theater
2/27 at 8pm Wil Wheaton vs. Paul & Storm at the Alberta Rose Theater
3/1 – 3/3 Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, Washington
As always, be sure to check out GeekPortland.com for your awesome geeky shindigs & hootenannies
NOT A LOCAL EVENT:
3/22 – 3/24: Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, NC
4/12 -4/14: Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK:
The most shocking name in two million years! Never a horror like it! Thundering out of unknown skies – the super-sonic hell-creature no weapon could destroy! As reported in the last episode, this month’s film for our Daikaiju Discussion is the 1956 solo (sort of) kaiju entry, Rodan! If you choose to submit your homework, the due date is February 21st – which is our recording date, so there’s no wiggle room on this one. The earlier you turn it in, the better, too! Please use our spiffy Contact form to send in your thoughts, questions & reviews!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.31.2013: Banana Oil aka Godzilla Raids Again Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/01/31/01-31-2013-banana-oil-aka-godzilla-raids-again-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:45:23 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=22371:41:16Rachel, Dave, Kyle & Bryan talk about the first ever sequel for the King of the Monsters, Godzilla Raids Again!
I never in a million years would have thought we’d spend so long talking about a Godzilla movie that has always seemed so bland[...]Rachel, Dave, Kyle & Bryan talk about the first ever sequel for the King of the Monsters, Godzilla Raids Again!
I never in a million years would have thought we’d spend so long talking about a Godzilla movie that has always seemed so bland. That’s right, this month’s Daikaiju Discussion is for the 1955 Godzilla Raids Again, also known as Gigantis The Fire Monster. Compared to the other films in the franchise, I did a LOT of research because this is one of my least watched Godzilla films in the series. In fact, I had only seen the Japanese version of the film before this viewing (shocking, I know!). Because of that, we watched the Amercian version and it was an adventure to be sure.
I was joined in the Kaijucast HQ by Dave Helfrey (aka Baron Von Goloo) with Bryan and Rachel Cook. Not only, did we discuss the film for nearly an hour, but another amazing thing happened… we received WAY more homework than I thought we would. As such (and this is for you long-winded intellectuals) I must offer a humble apology as I had to edit the entries – sometimes severely trimming them. Apologies for that, as there was no way that I could possibly have read all of those essays – especially since I recorded the rest of the episode all by my lonesome!
Because of the massive amount of time needed to just cover the discussions, I had to tear through the news and local events fairly quickly. But I did play some music – and specifically, some requests! Hope you enjoy the small handful of tunes in this episode…here they are:
MUSIC:
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1954)
2. Godzilla Located by Marau Satoh from Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
3. Main Title by Ko otani from Godzilla • Mothra • King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
4. Godzilla-san by Takao Saeki & Composed by Tadashi Yoshida from Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
SUGGESTED READING:
Scifi JapanTV Episode #9 with Shinichi Wakasa and Tom Kitagawa
Legendary Pictures Godzilla Legal Battles
Ultra Series Director Toshihiro Iijima & Hiroko Sakurai attend autograph signing in Japan
Monsterpalooza announces Ultra-guests: Bin Furuya, Susumu Korobe & Hiroko Sakurai!
LOCAL EVENTS:
1/31 RiffTrax Live presents “Plan 9 From Outer Space”
2/5 at 7pm Geek Triva at McMenamins’ Kennedy School
2/13 at 7pm Kelly Sue DeConnick & Pete Wood signing for Avengers Assemble at the Portland TFAW
2/19 at 7pm Geek Triva at McMenamins’ Kennedy School
2/22 – 2/24 Wizard World’s Portland Comic Con
2/22 at 8pm The Doubleclicks & Kirby Krackle at Backspace
2/23 at 7:30pm & 11pm Geeklesque Gets Weird at the Star Theater
2/27 at 8pm Wil Wheaton vs. Paul & Storm at the Alberta Rose Theater
*Make sure to check out our new supplemental videos on our new Vimeo and Youtube channel!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK:
It give me great pleasure to announce that our movie for next month is the movie that started it all for me…the 1956 Toho classic, Rodan! I’m not sure if we’ll be watching the English or Japanese version of this, but we will have a special guest in the studio for this one, so if you would like to be included in this next discussion, make sure you send in your homework (aka thoughts questions & reviews) before February 22nd! Feel free to use our handy-dandy Contact form. Also, while I do love to read the long essays, please keep in mind that we may need to edit any reviews down for our goal of an hour-long show. Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.13.2013: Live Show/Listener Partyhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2013/01/13/01-13-2013-live-showlistener-party/
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:47:00 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=21562:08:56Kyle, Jeff & Bryan endure the two-hour talk-o-rama that was…the live listener party!!
Holy smokes, today was cuh-ray-zay! I hope everyone listening still had a good time even though the chatroom was a no-go. I’m officially on the loo[...]Kyle, Jeff & Bryan endure the two-hour talk-o-rama that was…the live listener party!!
Holy smokes, today was cuh-ray-zay! I hope everyone listening still had a good time even though the chatroom was a no-go. I’m officially on the lookout for an off-site chatroom that people can join since my hosting seems to be getting lamer and lamer. Onto splendid news, we were actually able to make the show happen for most people…huzzah!
Just like last year, I started things off with a set of pre-roll music and audio, including some gems like Godzilla vs Amphibion, which is sort of like an old radio serial and what I was told is/was/could be the audio from the San Diego Comic Con teaser trailer for Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla (I have my own doubts, but it was still kind of cool). I also threw in some cool tracks that I like, such as Bobby “Fatboy” Roberts’ remix of Roar from Cloverfield and the Surf Coasters’ cover of the Ultra Q intro. Plus, we played a handful of music during the show itself.
We spoke with Ed Holland and Mike Keller from Monster Attack Team Magazine about the magazine, Famous Monsters and their upcoming convention A-Kon appearance. Make sure you check out their awesome work and keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates and news! When I drove to Hood River to pick up the prizes from ToyFreakz, I recorded an interview with owner David Oaks and talked to him about what it’s like to set up a shop and work with Japanese manufacturers to create store exclusives. Last but not least, kaiju-artist extraordinaire Matt Frank joined us again to talk about his amazing time in Tokyo, making us all just a little more jealous!
Then there were the coveted prize packs, literally hundreds of dollars worth of stuff! Some of the highlights in the collections were Y-MSF Gabara figures from ToyFreakz, Godzilla vs. Biollante on Blu-Ray, prints courtesy of Matt Frank, Godzilla trade paperbacks from Things From Another World and the San Diego Comic Con exclusive SH Monsterarts Godzilla figure! There was a lot more, including some pieces from my personal collection.
All in all, it was a lot of fun and we are definitely doing it again in 2014 for the Kaijucast’s 5th anniversary!
PRE-ROLL MUSIC:
1. Kaiju Alert System from Pacific Rim’s Viral Marketing (2013)
2. The Appearance of Godzilla by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
3. Godzilla vs. The Amphibion (2001)
4. Godzilla Warning from Godzilla vs. The Thing (1964)
5. Citysmasher (a Cloverfield “Roar” remix) by Fatboy Roberts from Geek: Remixed III (2010)
6. Up From The Depths by Shyaporn Theerakulstit (2007)
7. Ultra Q Theme by The Surf Coasters from Surf Panic ’95 (1995)
8. Ichiiro calls Monster Island from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
9. Pacific Rim Trailer Audio (2013)
10. Mahala Mothra by Bukimisha Weird Secret Society (2000)
11. Godzilla Medley by Cha Cha Maru from Godzilla vs. Heavy Metal (1998)
12. SDCC Teaser audio from Godzilla (2014)*
13. Mobilization by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X MechaGodzilla (2002)
14. Rock Rock Godzilla (alt. version) by Kunihiko Kase & Shigeki Watanabe from Godzilla Vocal Collection (1991)
13. Jet Jaguar Punch by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
14. Gamera March by Kenjiro Hirose from Gamera vs. Viras (1971)
15. “Order the Monsters to Attack” from Godzilla vs. Monster Zero (1965)
*This is what I was told, so hopefully it is true…
DURING-THE-SHOW MUSIC:
1. Zone Fighter (TV Size) by Goh Misawa from Zone Fighter (1976)
2. Guilala’s Rock by Taku Izumi from The X From Outer Space (1967)
3. Ending by Ko Otani from Gamera 3: Revenge of Irys (1999)
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Congratulations to the winners of the prize packs! I’m sure Scott, Andy, Jonathan and Ern will love what we are sen[...]Contests, PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoThe Kaijucast Emergency Broadcast returns!http://www.kaijucast.com/2013/01/04/the-kaijucast-emergency-broadcast-returns/
Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:51:51 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=214912.31.2012: Frankenstein Conquers The World Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/12/31/12-31-2012-frankenstein-conquers-the-world-daikaiju-discussion/
Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:42:55 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=21281:09:55Martin, Kyle & Bryan review the 1965 Toho classic, Frankenstein Conquers The World.
It’s been on helluva year, folks, and we are closing it out with a Daikaiju Discussion for one of Toho’s weirdest giant monster movies, Frankenstein [...]Martin, Kyle & Bryan review the 1965 Toho classic, Frankenstein Conquers The World.
It’s been on helluva year, folks, and we are closing it out with a Daikaiju Discussion for one of Toho’s weirdest giant monster movies, Frankenstein Conquers The World! This film has it all: Mad science, Nazis, humanoid monster, the introduction of a fan-favorite kaiju, Nick Adams, Kumi Mizuno and the devil-fish! It is a bizarre film that is met with both cheers and jeers from monster fans across the world and we dive head-first into this hot mess of a monster movie.
In addition to the review and reading the submissions, we did cover some newsworthy bulletins, so please make sure you check the “Suggested Reading” below and, of course, if you are in the Portland area, make sure you check out some of the cool stuff happening here – don’t forget to check out GeekPortland.com for all of the awesome local nerdy events!
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. God Of The Earth: Baragon by Ko Otani from Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
2. Frankenstein in the Quarry by Akira Ifukube from Frankenstein Conquers The World (2965)
3. Operation L – March 1 by Akira Ifukube from War Of The Gargantuas (1966)
4. The Words Get Stuck In My Throat by Devo from Pioneers Who Got Scalped (2000)
SUGGESTED READING:
Pacific Rim Trailer
Ultra Seven DVD Series Now on DVD
ScifiJapanTV Episode 8 w/Matt Frank
Kaiju Combat Successfully Funded
LOCAL EVENTS:
1/6 at 7:30 The Doubleclicks and Molly Lewis at the Portland TFAW
1/8 at 7pm Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
1/10 at 8pm Comics Underground at the Jack London Bar
And mark your calendars; the next live Kaijucast Emergency Broadcast show will be on January 13th! We will be broadcasting live with a chatroom with special guests and a few chances for you listeners to win some awesome prizes!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT:
Our first Daikaiju Discussion for 2013 will be for Godzilla Raids Again/Gigantis The Fire-Monster (1955), the second film that came in hot off the heels of the wildly popular Gojira. We will definitely be watching one of the versions from the Classic Media release of the film. January is much less crazy than the previous months have been, so please submit your homework on or before January 26th to get it included in the next discussion episode. And feel free to use the handy new Contact form in lieu of sending an email.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.16.2012: Another Very Kaiju Christmas Episodehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/12/16/12-16-2012-another-very-kaiju-christmas-episode/
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:30:50 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=21141:01:43Happy Holidays, dearest listeners! I know you’ve opted for nice over naughty this year, so episode 71 is just for you – especially if you love cranking the kaiju tunes. I haven’t done an all-music episode since the very first Decem[...]Happy Holidays, dearest listeners! I know you’ve opted for nice over naughty this year, so episode 71 is just for you – especially if you love cranking the kaiju tunes. I haven’t done an all-music episode since the very first December show, and since my plans for this December show sort of fell through, I figured it would be a great time to do it all again. We’ll be back after Christmas with our regularly scheduled programming and the Daikaiju Discussion for Frankenstein Conquers The World. In the meantime…Merry Christmas!
There won’t be any interviews, discussions, news or local events in this episode. In fact, I only pop in twice to talk for a couple of minutes each time. All in all, I am actually very happy with the music that I played – most of which has never been played on the show and I think we have a pretty strong representation of kaiju composers in this list – not everyone, but a lot. I even threw in the Ultraseven theme (btw – go buy that DVD set that just came out!).
MERRY MUSIC OF MONSTROUS PROPORTIONS:
1. Kaiju Chistmas by Sakaguchi Daiichiro, Kase Kunihiko & Raimon Kenbo from Godzilla’s Songbook (1970)
2. Monsterland by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
3. Gappa by Seitaro Omori from Gappa, The Triphibian Monster (1967)
4. Kaiju Daisenso: Terror Of Mechagodzilla by The Monster Project
5. Opening & Main Title by Tohru Fuyuki from Ultraseven (1967)
6. Minya vs. Gabara II by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
7. The Incident In The Mountains by Akira Ifukube from Frankenstein Conquers The World (1965)
8. Tokyo Tower & Mothra by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)
9. Rebirth Of Godzilla by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster (1966)
10. Gamera vs. Zigra Saucer by Shunsuke Kikuchi from Gamera vs. Zigra (1971)
11. Godzilla’s Arrival by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
12. Confrontation Of The Two Giant Monsters by Kow Otani from Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
13. Cannot Escape/National Diet Building Collapses by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla Mothra Mechagodzilla: Toyo SOS (2003)
14. Godzilla vs. The Three Giant Monsters by Daisuke Yano from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
15. Gigan Theme (Revised) by Heavy Melody Music from Godzilla Unleashed (2007)
16. Godzilla Appears In Nemuro by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla 2000 (1999)
17. King Seesar vs. Mechagodzilla by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
17. Main Title by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
18. What Fun, The Moon World by Taku Izumi from The X From Outer Space (1967)
19. Ghidrah,The Three-Headed Monster US Trailer (1965)
20. Monster Game by Sakaguchi Daiichiro, Kase Kunihiko & Raimon Kenbo from Godzilla’s Songbook (1970)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that this month’s Daikaiju Discussion homework is due in just a few days! Please watch the 1965 Toho classic, Frankenstein Conquers The World and send your thoughts, questions and reviews to controller [at] kaijucast dot com before December 23rd to get your submission into the next episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoA Rose Is A Rose Is A Monster: A Godzilla vs. Biollante Blu Ray Reviewhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/12/01/a-rose-is-a-rose-is-a-monster-a-godzilla-vs-biollante-blu-ray-review/
Sun, 02 Dec 2012 06:38:51 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=205711.29.2012: Gamera The Brave Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/11/29/11-29-2012-gamera-the-brave-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:52:29 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=20601:58:22Martin, Kyle & Jeff pontificate upon the most recent film featuring everyone’s favorite terrapin of Terror, Gamera The Brave (20006).
Welcome to episode 70, where we talk about the most recent installment of the friend of all children[...]Martin, Kyle & Jeff pontificate upon the most recent film featuring everyone’s favorite terrapin of Terror, Gamera The Brave (20006).
Welcome to episode 70, where we talk about the most recent installment of the friend of all children’s cinematic excursions! Jeez, did that even make sense? Let’s try that again: Martin and Jeff join me to talk about the 2006 film, Gamera The Brave! Whaddayaknow – that was much less cryptic.
Yes, it’s time to talk about one of the most recent giant monster movies that gets the cold shoulder from fans. But why is that? We try to crack that turtle egg a few times… maybe we figured it out… maybe not. We really enjoyed the film and had a lot to say about it and hopefully you will enjoy hearing it.
Oh, and there’s a bit more to cover, too. Have I mentioned the Echo Bridge release of Godzilla vs. Biollante? I have? Good… because we cover that in a mini-review that will be followed up with a full blown written review this weekend! There’s also some news to cover and make sure you head over to that Kaiju Combat kickstarter and help fund that new videogame!!!
MUSIC:
1. Main Theme by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla • Mothra • Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
2. Hats Off To You (Godzilla) by the Groovie Ghoulies
3. Fight in the Business Park 1 by Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
4. Ending Theme by Ko Otani from Gamera 3: Revenge of Irys (1999)
SUGGESTED READING:
Pacific Rim Viral Marketing begins!
Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla Script finished?
SciFi JapanTV Teruyoshi Nakano Part 2
Ultraman Mobile Game Coming Soon
Godzilla vs. Megalon DVD Extras Breakdown
Stay tuned this weekend for a detailed look at Echo Bridge’s release of Godzilla vs. Biollante!
LOCAL EVENTS:
12/1 at 9pm Krampus Nacht Ball at the Jack London Bar
12/2 from 10am – 4pm Geek The Halls at the Jupiter Hotel
12/2 at 1pm (all ages) and 7pm (21+) Trek In The Dark at the Bagdad Theater
12/7 at 9pm cortandfatboy is dead: The Final Episode at the Bagdad Theater
12/8 at 7pm PGC3’s Epic WINter Formal at the Someday Lounge
12/11 at 7pm Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
12/15 at 7pm Mike Mignola Hellboy signing at Portland TFAW
For all this and more geekery than you can shake a stick at, head over to GeekPortland.com!
*Also, don’t miss Dinner & A Movie with Jeff and Drusilla on YouTube
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
For December, we’ll be watching Frankenstein Conquers The World (1965). The film was released on DVD in 2007 by Media Blasters’ Tokyo Shock label, so that’s the version we’ll be watching here. It’s a really bizarre film that features not only Nazis, not only a humanoid monster, not only the first appearance of Baragon, but also American actor extraordinaire Nick Adams. Make sure that if you want to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews to us in order to be included in the Daikaiju Discussion, send your homework in by December 23rd to make sure you are part of the process!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.15.2012: Help Kickstart Kaiju Combat (an interview w/Simon Strange)http://www.kaijucast.com/2012/11/15/11-15-2012-help-kickstart-kaiju-combat-an-interview-wsimon-strange/
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:19:02 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=20311:09:32Videogame developer Simon Strange joins me for this episode because the new Kaiju Combat kickstarter is live and needs your help to come to fruition!
This month, we turn our focus to Kaiju Combat – a game currently crowd-sourcing its funding t[...]Videogame developer Simon Strange joins me for this episode because the new Kaiju Combat kickstarter is live and needs your help to come to fruition!
This month, we turn our focus to Kaiju Combat – a game currently crowd-sourcing its funding through Kickstarter. Now this is not the first attempt by Simon Strange to fund his vision of another giant monster fighting game, but this is a more refined venture with some really great rewards to the backers of this project. We go into a lot of detail about the game, his past in game development and what to expect in Kaiju Combat.
This rarely happens, but because I didn’t really have the time to report on any news and because I was recording the rest of this episode solo, so we’ll save the news items for the following show. I did play some really eclectic music, but before you look at that, make sure you click on the links here! Help me get this project funded!!
KAIJU COMBAT
Go support the Kickstarter Project
Check out the Kaiju Combat Wiki
The Kaiju Roster
Kaiju Combat Forums
Kaiju Combat Facebook Page
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Save The Earth by Adryan Russ from Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster (1971)
2.Madame Pirahna II by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1967)
3. Audio clip from Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
4. Operation L – March (War Of The Gargantuas) by the Bukimisha Weird Society from Goukai Na Chikyuboueigun (2001)
5. Gargantua’s Last Stand by Man…Or Astroman? from Destroy All Astromen! (1994)
6. Goodbye Godzilla by Josie Cotton from Attack of the B-Girls (2007)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
Don’t forget that our next film to watch in the Daikaiju Discussion is Gamera The Brave. Now, as you have heard me talk about before, Media Blasters’ BluRay of the film is still not on the market. They are soooooo close that I’ve decided to extend the date almost one week. If you turn your homework in before November 24th, hopefully some folks will be able to get their HD Gamera on and I’ll get your comments into the next episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.31.2012: Son of Godzilla Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/10/31/10-31-2012-son-of-godzilla-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:56:59 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=20101:10:38Kyle, Heather & Jeff get stranded on Sollgel Island with some scientists, gigantic insects, Godzilla and the derpiest little monster to ever hit the silver screen… Minya.
Happy Halloween, everyone! My gift to you is the newest episode [...]Kyle, Heather & Jeff get stranded on Sollgel Island with some scientists, gigantic insects, Godzilla and the derpiest little monster to ever hit the silver screen… Minya.
Happy Halloween, everyone! My gift to you is the newest episode – which was recorded with Heather, Jeff and myself the other night in which we watched and then discussed the 1967 Toho classic, Son of Godzilla. This is a fun flick that I think at one point during the episode I ranked at the top of the list of bad Godzilla films. Regardless, we had a great time watching the film. Thanks to everyone who sent in their homework. Hopefully next month’s movie will get as many great submissions from the listeners!
Please make sure to click on some of these stories down below in the suggested reading section – there are some really great updates to some already awesome news for kaiju fans out there!
And as usual, we have boatloads of awesome events happening in town. If you are anywhere near the Portland area, I highly suggest checking out GeekPortland.com and making it out to some of these shindigs!
MONSTROUS MELODIES:
1. Monster Island by the 3-D Invisibles
2. Son of Godzilla Trailer Audio
3. Daimajin is Angry from Daimajin Returns (1966)
4. Mothra by Atom Troy from Dance Godzilla Vol. 1 (1996)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla vs. Biollante DVD/BluRay details
SciFi Japan TV Episode #5 with independent kaiju film maker, Kiyotaka Taguchi
“Making Monsters for Kaiju Fans” article about Oregon retailer, ToyFreakz on SciFi Japan
Q-Pop’s Tokusatsu: Japanese Science Fiction Art Show
LOCAL EVENTS:
11/01 at 6pm The Understanding Monster release party with Theo Ellsworth at Floating world Comics
11/02 at 11pm cortandfatboy present BACK TO THE FUTURE at the Bagdad Theater
11/03 at 6pm Star Pilot’s Lament Listening Party at Bridge City Comics
11/04 at 9pm The Video Game Quiz Show at Ground Kontrol
11/08 at 7:30pm Nerd Night Out at the Curious Comedy Theater
11/13 at 7pm Geek Trivia at Kennedy Scool
11/14 at 7pm Sina Grace signing at Things From Another World
Also, the last performances of Turkish Star Wars and Lost Boys Live are the 1st, 2nd & 3rd!
For these and many more events, check out GeekPortland.com to schedule your geekery!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
So, I tried giving Media Blasters a couple of months to release Gamera the Brave on Blu Ray and they just keep pushing the blasted release date back. I feel like I can’t wait anymore and we are officially making the movie of November the 2006 Gamera The Brave (also known as Gamera Little Braves). Hopefully we will have a special guest in the HQ for that recording! For those that want to see what we see, we will be watching theMedia Blasters DVD that was released back in 2008. If you’d like to send in your homework (aka your thoughts, questions and reviews) to be included in the next discussion episode, just make sure you do so before November 18th. Send me an email with the subject of “Daikaiju Discussion” and we’ll make sure to include it in the next discussion.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.17.2012: Kodoja attacks the Kaijucast!http://www.kaijucast.com/2012/10/17/10-17-2012-kodoja-attacks-the-kaijucast/
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:40:13 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=19951:04:50The Kodoja statue at New York City Comic Con!
Episode 67 is here and we are talking with Keith Foster of the funk sensation Big Pimp Jones about their latest multimedia excursion, Kodoja: Terror Mountain Showdown. I had the pleasure of meeting Keith[...]The Kodoja statue at New York City Comic Con!
Episode 67 is here and we are talking with Keith Foster of the funk sensation Big Pimp Jones about their latest multimedia excursion, Kodoja: Terror Mountain Showdown. I had the pleasure of meeting Keith this summer in San Francisco and I really love/appreciate what he and his crew are doing. Kodoja is an album, a comic and an ongoing story about a giant monster running amok… what’s not to love?
In addition to promoting the current release, I wanted to showcase the kickstarter project that is currently underway. So far their entire production has been financed out of pocket and they need your help to get the next issue to the printer!
And it wouldn’t be an episode of the Kaijucast without a nice hunk of tunes to entertain your earholes, would it? That’s why (aside from the request) I’ve chosen these beauties for you to hear and jam to:
MUSIC:
1. Esper Chorus by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993)
2. Earth’s Greatest Deathmatch by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2001)
3. The Rising by Big Pimp Jones from Project: Kyojo (2012)
4. Descending Upon Monsters by Big Pimp Jones from Kodoja: Terror Mountain Showdown (2012)
SUGGESTED READING:
Scifi Japan’s Daimajin Kanon Series Guide (Part 1 & Part 2)
Episode 4 of SciFi Japan TV with Ultraman Saga FX director Toshio Miike (subscribe!)
Kodoja on Facebook
Pledge today to help the Kodoja Kickstarter!
Project Kyojo CD
Hot Peas and Butta
LOCAL EVENTS:
10/18 at 8pm Comics Underground at Jack London Bar
10/20 at 2pm Zombie/Monster Pub Crawl starts at Paddy’s Bar & Grill
10/21 at 9pm The Video Game Quiz Show at Ground Kontrol
10/25 at 9pm No Pun Intendo at Ground Kontrol
10/30 at 7pm Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
The Lost Boys Live
Filmusik’s Turkish Star Wars
Don’t miss FRIGHT TOWN!
*Don’t forget to check out GeekPortland.com for ALL of the local nerdery happening here!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Because this month contains my favorite holiday (Halloween – and I’m sure I’m not alone) and I have a TON of work to do on my costume, we have a shortened schedule for the Daikaiju Discussion. You only have a few more days to send in your thoughts, questions & reviews for Son Of Godzilla! We’ll be watching the dubbed International DVD from Sony. Just make sure that if you want to participate, you get that “homework” mailed in by the 22nd to have your contributions added to the next episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.30.2012: Rebirth of Mothra 3 Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/09/30/09-28-2012-rebirth-of-mothra-3-daikaiju-discussion/
Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:45:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=19751:19:28Cindy, Justin, Heather and I talk about the final installment in the Heisei Mothra trilogy…. well, we sort of talk about it, but since Justin was involved, we can’t seem to keep on track.
Welcome to episode #66 of the Kaijucast, this mon[...]Cindy, Justin, Heather and I talk about the final installment in the Heisei Mothra trilogy…. well, we sort of talk about it, but since Justin was involved, we can’t seem to keep on track.
Welcome to episode #66 of the Kaijucast, this month, the focus of our Daikaiju Discussion was the 1998 toho film (and the third in the trilogy), Rebirth of Mothra 3. While the film has it’s flaws and is definitely aimed squarely at an underage audience, we had a lot of fun watching it… even if it didn’t get the best response from the gang here at the Kaijucast HQ. There were some pretty positive reviews from listeners, which is always great to hear/read. Thanks to all of you that submitted your homework this month. I think we witnessed a pretty strong showing from a film that has never officially been released on home video here in the States.
This is the first time in a long while that it has taken me so long to actually finish editing and posting an episode (not counting interviews done outside of the HQ), but there were some really great news bits -hopefully you already know of some- and some really awesome local happenings. Make sure that if you are anywhere near the Portland area, you check out GeekPortland.com to help plan your nerdy schedule!
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Super X by Rejiiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
2. Guilala’s Rock by Taku Izumi from The X From Outer Space (1967)
3. Monster Zero Theme by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from GOUKAI Na CHIKYUBOUEIGUN (2001)
4. The Ambushing Holy Beast by Ko Otani from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001)
SUGGESTED READING:
Legendary Pictures release date for Godzilla
Godzilla vs. Biollante DVD/BluRay release date [TohoKingdom thread] [Amazon page]
Gamera The Brave BluRay release changed to November 6th (sorry, no link for this one!)
Scifi JapanTV episode 4
Haruo Nakajima autograph contest
Daimajin Bluray giveaway
LOCAL EVENTS:
10/5 at 6pm Bucko release party with Jeff Parker & Erika Moen at Bridge City Comics
10/5 at 8pm (and multiple dates in October) The Lost Boys Live
10/5 at 11pm cortandfatboy present Poltergeist at the Bagdad Theater
10/18 at 8pm Comics Underground at the Jack London bar
10/19 at 7pm Filmusik presents Turkish Star Wars at the Hollywood Theatre
10/20 at 2pm 2nd Annual Zombie & Monster Pub Crawl
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Our next film will be the 1967 Toho classic that introduced the world to Minilla/Minya, Son Of Godzilla. In 2004, Sony released a slew of Godzilla films, including this one. Since that is the most widely available one, we shall be watching that. Normally I don’t really concern the listeners with the exact version we’ll watch, but the Sony DVD is the International version and I am pretty sure the old VHS tapes that were sold stateside had a different dub. I was going to include a link to buy the film from Amazon or some other online retailer, but the prices have been jacked WAY up by the secondary market. I know Halloween can be a crazy time for monster-lovers out there, so make sure that if you would like to be included in the discussion for October, send in your thoughts, questions & reviews (aka homework) via email before October 22nd!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.11.2012: MEN IN SUITS! MEN IN SUITS!! Get it? That’s a reference to Godzilla AND this month’s interview.http://www.kaijucast.com/2012/09/12/09-11-2012-men-in-suits-men-in-suits-get-it-thats-a-reference-to-godzilla-and-this-months-interview/
Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:04:57 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=19581:06:51Men In Suits documentarians Bill Janczewski and Frank Woodward join the Kaijucast in this episode to talk about their current kickstarter project.
(…see what I did there?) It’s not often that I cover something created domestically, but t[...]Men In Suits documentarians Bill Janczewski and Frank Woodward join the Kaijucast in this episode to talk about their current kickstarter project.
(…see what I did there?) It’s not often that I cover something created domestically, but the two gentlemen who were a part of this episode are doing such an amazing thing that I really would be neglect in my duties if I didn’t cover their documentary. Men In Suits is about the actors who become the monsters we love to see and Bill Janczewski (producer) and Frank Woodward (director) of Wyrd appear to be doing a great job in bringing these actors’ experiences directly to us, the fans. I urge everyone to check out their Kickstarter project and donate. Even though they have reached their funding to finish the documentary, you can still help make the finished product a better finished product…and get a copy of the movie for your own collection.
Just check out the roster of suit actors who are involved: Doug Jones (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth), Tom Woodruff Jr. (the Alien fims), Haruo Nakajima (Godzilla, Ultraman), Bob Burns (The Ghost Busters, Invasion of the Saucer Men), Brian Steele (Hellboy II, Predators), Douglas Tait (Zathura, Knights of Badassdom), John Alexander (Gorillas In The Mist, Men In Black), Van Snowden (H.R. Pufnstuff, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters), Misty Rosas (Congo, Sid The Science Kid), Michelan Sisti (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dinosaurs), Camden Toy (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel), Bobby Clark (Star Trek), as well as August Ragone (author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters), Todd Tucker (Drac Studios), Alec Gillis (ADI Effects), William Malone (director, House on Haunted Hill), and Guillermo Del Toro (director, Pan’s Labyrinth).
It was really great to talk with them and I hope to have an opportunity to do so in person some day.
MONSTER MUSIC:
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
2. Night Over The Harbor by Big Pimp Jones from Kodoja: Terror Mountain (2012)
3. Godzilla Theme 2000 Millenium by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla 2000 (1999)
4. Maser Beast-Killer Ray Vehicle March by Akira Ifukube from Ostinato (1993)
SUGGESTED READING:
Men In Suits Kickstarter Project
Men In Suits Facebook Page
Ultraseven finally comes to DVD
Apparently, Ultra Q is also on deck(!!!!) — according to Golden Media Group’s Roy McAree
Tokusatsu Museum Update via SciFiJapan.com
SciFi Japan TV Vlog: Meeting Godzilla
Summer Wonder Festival
Godzilla 2000 Production Notes
LOCAL EVENTS:
9/12 at 7pm Jonathan Case signing for The Creep at Portland TFAW
9/13 at 5pm Free Play Party at Ground Kontrol
9/14 at 6pm Chris Roberson, Rich Ellis & Grace Allison signing for Memorial at Bridge City Comics
9/15 at 6pm Battles Without Honor and Humanity Show at Floating World Comics
9/18 at 7pm Geek Trivia at McMenamin’s Kennedy School
9/19 at 7pm Ibrahim Moustafa signing for The Pound at Portland TFAW
9/21 at 9pm Gnome Federation Society concert at the Tardis Room
9/22 at 6pm Firefly 10th Anniversary Celebration at Portland TFAW
9/23 at 7pm Video Game Quiz Show at Ground Kontrol
9/28 at 9pm Amanda Palmer with the Grand Theft Orchestra at the Wonder Ballroom
9/29 & 9/30 Portland Retro Gaming Expo at the Oregon Convention Center
9/29 at 7:30pm & 11pm Geeklesque: Powers Up 2 at the Star Theater
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget! We will be watching the 1999 Rebirth Of Mothra 3. This is the one with Grand King Ghidorah and the time traveling protagonist…PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.30.2012: Daikaiju Discussion for Gorathhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/08/30/08-30-2012-daikaiju-discussion-for-gorath/
Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:48:42 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=19330:58:41Martin, Heather and I watched Gorath… let’s just say that film this might have been one of the worst viewings in Kaijucast history.
Oh, Gorath… why aren’t you a better movie? So, this is the Daikaiju episode where we dive int[...]Martin, Heather and I watched Gorath… let’s just say that film this might have been one of the worst viewings in Kaijucast history.
Oh, Gorath… why aren’t you a better movie? So, this is the Daikaiju episode where we dive into the 1962 “space epic” known in Japan as Yousei Gorath. I don’t want to spoil the episode for you, but if you are a big fan of this film, you might want to skip this show. We just didn’t have a great experience watching this film. I actually wish I had scored a copy of the dubbed US version of the film; maybe the tone would have lightened a bit.
We did have a surprisingly strong amount of homework submitted for this film – especially since it’s not available on DVD. So, kudos to you, listener! There were, of course, other things that needed covering. Make sure you check the show notes for the muy importante links to…. uh… mostly SciFi Japan, of course.
Monstrous Music:
1. Offense & Defense by Ko Otani from Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)
2. Ending by Akira Ifukube from Rodan (1956)
3. Monster Marathon audio
4. Atragon Suite by Akira Ifukube from Voyage to DreamQuest (1984)
5. Fierce Ebirah by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster (1966)
6. Mothra by Super Cute Baby Monster from Kaijuice (2008)
Suggested Reading:
Daimajin Trailer — hold the phone! Actual Special Features?!?
SciFi Japan Episode #1 & Episode #2 with the Gaijin Channel
Ultraman Festival
Local Events:
9/4 at 7pm Geek Trivia at McMenamins Kennedy School
9/7 at 10pm cortandfatboy present Batman at the Bagdad Theater
9/8 & 9/9 (all day) Rose City Comic Con at the DoubleTree Hotel
9/8 at 6:30pm Movies in the Park: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure at Wallace Park
9/12 at 7pm Jonathan Case “The Creep” Signing & Gallery Exhibition at Portland TFAW
9/17 at 7pm Geek Trivia at McMenamins Kennedy School
9/19 at 7pm Ibrahim Moustafa “The Pound” Signing at Portland TFAW
9/29 & 9/30 (all day) Portland Retro Gaming Expo at Oregon Convention Center
Always check GeekPortland.com for more nerdly events than you can fill your calendar with!
Daikaiju Discussion:
Next month, Media Blasters is supposed to be releasing the most recent Gamera film on BluRay. It’s supposed to be released on the 25th. Hypothetically, I should be able to order it and have the crew watch it before the end of the month. Media Blasters doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to releasing their monster movies on time. Because of this, I have decided to switch September and October’s movie. We will be watching the 1999 Rebirth Of Mothra 3. This is the one with Grand King Ghidorah and the time traveling protagonist…it’s going to be an interesting entry, to say the least!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe to the podcast through your favorite podcatcher (which I recently found out is a real thing!), like and follow us on facebook, twitter and tumblr!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.15.2012: Bringing Godzilla Down To Size with Norman Englandhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/08/16/08-15-2012-bringing-godzilla-down-to-size-with-norman-england/
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:06:19 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=16421:34:28Norman England (Bringing Godzilla Down To Size) talks about working in Japan around the king of monsters and directing the best Godzilla documentary to date.
Oh boy, I have been sitting on this interview for WAY too long. Episode #63 unearths the in[...]Norman England (Bringing Godzilla Down To Size) talks about working in Japan around the king of monsters and directing the best Godzilla documentary to date.
Oh boy, I have been sitting on this interview for WAY too long. Episode #63 unearths the interview I did with Norman England in Tokyo back in October of 2011. Apologies to all (including and especially Norman) for the delay, but here it is.
We do talk a little about Godzilla in general terms, but I really wanted to talk with him about his involvement in the amazing documentary, Bringing Godzilla Down To Size. If you haven’t seen it, I honestly believe it is the best documentary to date on Godzilla. It was part to the Rodan/War Of The Gargantuas double disc from Classic Media as a special feature, so if you haven’t checked it out, pick up that set before they become “super rare” or something. Anyway, I had a blast speaking with Norman and I really wish that I had posted this earlier.
All in all, the interview alone is just over an hour and that doesn’t count the stuff that we recorded before the interview started and when I screwed up and let the recorder fill up, so we had to do some back-tracking in our conversation. But we do have a great conversation about a whole bunch of stuff revolving around Godzilla, the documentary, the people that make these films and the future of kaiju films in Japan… so I hope you enjoy it.
One thing that I should mention is that at the time of this interview Yasuyuki Inoue was still alive. Unfortunately, Inoue died in February this year at the age of 89. See this article on SciFi Japan for more information on Inoue and his influence on our favorite movies.
MONSTROUS MELODIES
1. Rodan US Trailer Audio (1957)
2. Design For Destruction by Big Pimp Jones from Project: Kyojo (2012)
3. Mothra Heads to Akasaka by Akira IFukube from Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
SUGGESTED READING:
Scifi Japan TV
Ultraman Art Exhibition
X From Outer Space getting Criterion treatment
Megalon DVDs are Shipping
LOCAL EVENTS:
Every weekend in August at Cathedral Park at 5pm – Trek In The Park
8/17 – 8pm – Geeklesque Reruns
8/19 – 6pm – Molly Lewis & The Doubleclicks at Bridge City Comics
8/21 – 7pm – Geek Trivia
8/24 – 7:30pm – Hecklevision at the Hollywood Theatre presents Batman & Robin
8/25 – 8pm – Filmusik’s Gamera vs. Zigra at Sewallcrest Park
8/26 – 7pm – Video Game Quiz Show
8/30 – 9pm – No Punintendo (Comedy at Ground Kontrol)
9/8 & 9 – Rose City Comic Con
*Make sure to check out GeekPortland for all of your local Portland events!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that our next film for the Daikaiju Discussions will be the 1962 Gorath. If you are willing to watch the film on your computer, listener Ben Morgan found the film online here. Please make sure that if you would like to submit your homework for the next episode, just email your thoughts, questions and reviews before August 23rd.godzilla, gojira, mothra, rodan, gamera, ifukube, sato, otaniGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.30.2012: Godzilla Daikaiju Discussion… finally!http://www.kaijucast.com/2012/07/30/07-30-2012-godzilla-daikaiju-discussion-finally/
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:20:00 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=18911:51:16Kyle, Cindy, Rachel, Bryan and Martin talk about the one, the only, the original…Godzilla in this episode of the Kaijucast!
I know I am the only person that cares when an episode goes long, but we had a lot to say about this film! What film yo[...]Kyle, Cindy, Rachel, Bryan and Martin talk about the one, the only, the original…Godzilla in this episode of the Kaijucast!
I know I am the only person that cares when an episode goes long, but we had a lot to say about this film! What film you say? Well, I have good news, my listeners, episode 62 dives into the original Gojira. My “in studio” guests tonight were Martin and Cindy, who have been on many episodes, but we had two additional discussioneers who you may have heard on the Podcast before: Bryan and Rachel Cook (who were in Episode 29) just moved to Portland! You should expect to hear them pop up a lot more now that they are in the fold, so to speak. We weren’t the only ones with a lot to say, either! We understandably had a LOT of submissions this month from you, the listener. Plus, there were SO MANY THINGS to cover! See them below and make sure you check out those suggested links in the show notes.
Also, Martin came through as an alternate co-host, so big thanks to him for recording with me last night! We covered his recent trip to San Diego for Comic-Con and what he got to see and what we, as fans know went down. Plus I had to talk a little more about the amazing time I had at G-Fest this year and of course…. news bits (just a few).
THIS MONTH’S MINIMAL MUSIC:
1. Go Godzilla by IKA
2. Main Title/Theme (of Godzilla, King of the Monsters) from Monster Mania – Music From The Classic Godzilla Films
3. Godzilla Under The Sea by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla (1954)
SUGGESTED READING:
*Meh… who cares if I forgot the news sounder for this episode. Oops!!
Daimajin BluRay News
US Biollante DVD News
SDCC Godzilla Teaser Poster & Trailer (description, because no one has posted it online)
SDCC Pacific Rim Teaser Poster (The full panel)
Kaiju Combat Kickstarter
Tokustsu Special Effects Exhibit
Mail Order Zombie Podcast
Monster Attack Team website
G-Fest / G-Fan Magazine Website
LOCAL EVENTS:
(Again, we didn’t have time to cover these, but Portland locals should check them out!!)
8/2 at 8pm Comics Underground at the Jack London Bar
8/3 at 5pm ToyFreakz Grand Opening/Reception in Hood River
8/3 at 11pm cortandfatboy Midnight Movie: Conan The Barbarian at the Bagdad Theater
8/4 at 5pm Trek In The Park: Journey To Babel at Cathedral Park
8/7 at 7pm Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
8/10 at 7pm Collen Coover’s Bandette Opening at the Portland TFAW
8/12 at 8pm Filmusik presents Plan 9 From Outer Space at Washington Park
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION FOR AUGUST
In August, we will be watching another fil that’s celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year, Gorath (1962). It’s one of Toho’s outer space epics (in a sense) and does actually have a giant monster in the film…which I am sure we will talk about. I don’t expect a lot of submissions on this one, mostly because it has never been released on DVD in the states. If you have the movie, please join us in this discussion! Watch it and send in your thoughts, questions and reviews before August 23rd and we’ll make sure to get your submission in the episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.15.2012: G-Fest Live Show with Godzilla Artistshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/07/15/07-15-2012-g-fest-live-show-with-godzilla-artists/
Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:58:00 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=18800:57:11Bob Eggleton, Jeff Zornow and Matt Frank join Kyle for the first ever G-Fest live show (first of many, perhaps?) to talk about putting Godzilla on paper!
Holy smokes, you guys…. what an amazing time I had today at G-Fest. This was definitely t[...]Bob Eggleton, Jeff Zornow and Matt Frank join Kyle for the first ever G-Fest live show (first of many, perhaps?) to talk about putting Godzilla on paper!
Holy smokes, you guys…. what an amazing time I had today at G-Fest. This was definitely the place for a live show to take place, so we just have to get more of these happening!
This is episode 61 of the Kaijucast and I am joined in Chacago in front of a sizable crowd (for real this time) by Bob Eggleton, Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow and we just scratched the surface of what it takes to be a Godzilla artist these days. Since I had all three of them on the panel, the conversation did have a serious slant towards the IDW comics, but I really felt like the overall thoughts were on drawing the “Big G’. Because this was a live show, there wasn’t really any news covered – even though around the same time, a teaser trailer for Legendary Pictures’ upcoming Godzilla was shown in San Diego for SDCC. I only played one song this month – it was a request from Ryan and as a tribute to the recently deceased Emi Ito of the Peanuts.
Aside from that, there’s really only a few links to share, but please do check them out.
MUSIC:
“And I Love Him” performed by The Peanuts
SUGGESTED READING:
Bob Eggleton’s ART du Jour
Matt Frank’s deviantart page
Jeff Zornow Must Be Destroyed
Kaiju Combat Kickstarter Campaign — PLEDGE TODAY!!
LOCAL FLAVOR:
Always check GeekPortland.com for all of your Portland nerdery!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that this month’s film is the original, Godzilla (1954). We’ll be watching the Criterion BluRay, so if you want to send in your homework, make sure to do so before the 27th to have your thoughts, questions and reviews included in the next episode!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.22.2012: Daimajin Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/06/21/06-22-2012-daimajin-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:01:46 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=18681:12:38It’s another Daikaiju Discussion episode, gentle listener, and this month we attack the first of the Daimajin trilogy (huzzah!) with Jeff and Martin. We have watched these films in reverse order because I randomized the movie list, but the tim[...]It’s another Daikaiju Discussion episode, gentle listener, and this month we attack the first of the Daimajin trilogy (huzzah!) with Jeff and Martin. We have watched these films in reverse order because I randomized the movie list, but the time has come and it was a real treat not only to watch, but then to discuss the fantastic film with these two fine fellows!
We didn’t have a lot of extra stuff to discuss, but we did actually play some cool music in this episode! While in San Francisco this past week, I was able to hang out with one of the members of Big Pimp Jones and scored a copy of their new album called Kodoja. And I enjoyed it so much that I decided to play a track off the new CD.
MUSIC TO SMASH BUILDINGS BY
1. Fight Among the Skyscrapers from Kodoja: Terror Mountain Showdown (available now, so go get it!)
2. Godzilla and the Polluted Ocean by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
3. Daimajin’s Ferocity from Daimajin (1966)
4. End Titles by Akira Ifukube from The Mysterians (1957)
SUGGESTED READING:
SH Monsterarts San Diego Comic Con exclusive meltdown Godzilla figure
Monster Attack TV Returns!
G-Fest is right around the corner!
LOCAL EVENTS:
6/24 – 1:00pm Can’t Stop The Serenity at the Bagdad
6/26 – 7:00pm Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
6/28 – 6:30pm The Doubleclicks at Alberta Street Public House
6/29 thru 6/30 Paton Oswalt at Helium Comedy Club
…and many more on GeekPortland.com!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION FOR JULY:
Your homework for the month of July is to watch and send in your thoughts questions and reviews for the one, the only (and assuredly the one many have been looking forward to reviewing), the original GODZILLA! We’ll be watching the Criterion BluRay disc and then talking for I’m sure some length about what this film means to us, as fans. We’d love to hear what you, as fans think as well, so make sure you email your homework to me before July 27th and we’ll get it included in the next Daikaiju Discussion episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.09.2012: Live Show from Wonder Northwesthttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/06/09/06-09-2012-live-show-from-wonder-northwest/
Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:41:09 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=18541:04:05King Ghidorah invades Portland's Pop-culture expo, Wonder Northwest. Luckily, Heather, Jeff and Kyle were on hand to repel the space monster! Although it does look like we're just screaming, doesn't it? Yes, we are repelling the monster [...]King Ghidorah invades Portland's Pop-culture expo, Wonder Northwest. Luckily, Heather, Jeff and Kyle were on hand to repel the space monster! Although it does look like we're just screaming, doesn't it? Yes, we are repelling the monster with our screams.
It’s a landmark occasion, people…. our first ever podcast recorded LIVE in front of an audience. Specifically, this was the audience for our podcast from Wonder Northwest, Portland’s own Pop-culture expo. It was a LOT of fun, so I am really looking forward to doing more of these in the future (like in San Francisco and Chicago). We only had about fifty minutes to actually record, so there won’t be any real news or other local events talked about in the podcast, but there are things that you should know, so I have added a few items down below that should definitely be checked out.
Oh, and this is a very music light episode. I wasn’t going to make the fine people and listeners of Portland sit through songs while we three picked our collective noses on stage, so I added one whoppingly awesome song at the very end of the podcast to round out the whole thing to about an hour.
Seriously, though. The live show was a blast and we are looking forward to many more of these in the coming years! Now stop all of this reading and get on with the clicking!
THE ONLY SONG THIS MONTH (And it was added in post-production!)
1. Symphonic Fantasia Track 3 by Akira Ifukube
SUGGESTED READING:
BAFE King Kong vs. Godzilla Screening and much, much, much, much, much more!
Official Kaijucast Tumblr page thingy!
LOCAL EVENTS:
6/12 – 7pm Geek Trivia with cortandfatboy at the Kennedy School
6/13 – 7pm Cristos Gage Angel & Faith Signing at Portland TFAW
6/15 – 6pm Sienna Morris’ Numberism Exhibit Opening at Sweetwater Farm
6/15 – 9pm Geeklesque Reruns at the Star Theatre
6/17 – 7pm Video Game Quiz Show at Ground Kontrol
6/19 – 7:30pm Bigfoots in Oregon at the Jack London Bar
6/21 – 9pm Jonathan Coulton at the Aladdin Theater
6/22 – 6pm Can’t Stop the Serenity The Guild Marathon at Guardian Games
6/24 – 1pm Can’t Stop The Serenity at the Bagdad Theater (Kyle says, “GO TO THIS!!”)
6/26 – 7pm Geek Trivia Night with cortandfatboy at the Kennedy School
*Make sure to check out GeekPortland for all of your local Portland events!
Not Local Event:
What?? Another rerun from last episode? (does that make this a re-reun?)
Bay Area Film Event’s King Kong vs. Godzilla/Godzilla – Mothra – King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack double feature at the Historic Bal Theater in San Leandro, California (aka part of “the Bay area”). Special guests include Ed Godziszewski, Steve Ryfle, Cleve Hall, Creepy KOFY Movietime’s Balrok and I’ll be there to do some live podcast recording! Plus Kimono My House will be selling Godzilla stuff in the lobby and…well, you should get the idea. Get your tickets here!
Oh, and if you are local to the Bay area, don’t miss the listener party! All of the deets are here!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Our next film for the Daikaiju Discussions will be the original Daimajin (1966). June is a little tricky for me here at the Kaijucast because just a couple of days after I get back from San Francisco, I have to leave for a work trip during the time I normally do the discussion. Therefore, if you want to have your thoughts, questions and reviews of Daimajin for June’s Daikaiju Discussion, you will need to email me before June 20th! No exceptions, yknow… because of the kind of extreme time constraints.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.24.2012: Daikaiju Discussion for Rebirth Of Mothrahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/05/24/05-24-2012-daikaiju-discussion-for-rebirth-of-mothra/
Fri, 25 May 2012 03:18:30 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=18381:29:40For this episode, Kyle is joined by Jeff, Cindy and Adam from the Monster Project to discuss the 1996 Rebirth of Mothra.
Greetings, visitors, listeners and Godzilla fans everywhere. You have come across episode 58 of the Kaijucast and if you are up [...]For this episode, Kyle is joined by Jeff, Cindy and Adam from the Monster Project to discuss the 1996 Rebirth of Mothra.
Greetings, visitors, listeners and Godzilla fans everywhere. You have come across episode 58 of the Kaijucast and if you are up for something amazing, please keep reading. This month our Daikaiju Discussion focuses on a film that I thought I would never watch again (before I started the podcast of coure). But I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at how well this film held up. But what I was most suprised with in this episode was the tangental conversation had between myself, Cindy, Jeff and someone who is making it to his very first Daikaiju Discussion, Adam Alexander of the Monster Project! It was a real treat to have all of these fine folks in the HQ and I hope you enjoy listening to it as well. It makes me yearn for more roundtable discussions.
Because our discussion went on for so long, we really didn’t have much time for music or news (good thing there wasn’t much). But we did have another couple of guests in to talk about some local events here in town. Benja and Shads of the Alter Egos Society came by to talk about Wonder Northwest and their own event, the 5th Annual Hero/Villain Power Struggle Pub Crawl! Plus, you can get a glimpse into their event that was held during the Geek Olympathon last weekend.
EVEN MORE MUSIC FOR MAY
1. The Trouble With Those Mothra Girls by Daikaiju
2. Battle With The Enemy of Life by Toshiyuki Watanabe from Rebirth Of Mothra (1996)
3. Ending by Toshiyuki Watanabe from Rebirth Of Mothra (1996)
SUGGESTED READING:
IDW Publishing’s Godzilla #1 released this week
IDW Publishing Press Release “Godzilla’s One Crazy Summer”
LOCAL EVENTS:
5/25 – 8pm Wonder NW Kickoff Party GEEK OUT at the Space Room
5/26 & 27 – Wonder Northwest
5/26 – Alter Egos Society 5th Annual Hero/Villain Power Struggle Pub Crawl
5/27 – Critical Hit Burlesque’s Geeklesque Destroy All Humans
Make sure to check out GeekPortland for all of your local Portland events!
Not Local Event:
Rerun from last episode, but STILL RELEVANT, I tell you! Bay Area Film Event’s King Kong vs. Godzilla/Godzilla – Mothra – King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack double feature at the Historic Bal Theater in San Leandro, California (aka part of “the Bay area”). Special guests include Ed Godziszewski, Steve Ryfle, Cleve Hall, Creepy KOFY Movietime’s Balrok and I’ll be there to do some live podcast recording! Plus Kimono My House will be selling Godzilla stuff in the lobby and…well, you should get the idea. Get your tickets here!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION FOR JUNE
Our next film for the Daikaiju Discussions will be the original Daimajin (1966). June is a little tricky for me here at the Kaijucast because just a couple of days after I get back from San Francisco, I have to leave for a work trip during the time I normally do the discussion. Therefore, if you want to have your thoughts, questions and reviews of Daimajin for June’s Daikaiju Discussion, you will need to email me before June 20th! No exceptions, yknow… because of the kind of extreme time constraints.
Thanks for listening and I really hope you enjoy this discussion!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.16.2012: Interview with Godzilla series’ editor Bobby Curnowhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/05/16/05-16-2012-interview-with-godzilla-series-editor-bobby-curnow/
Thu, 17 May 2012 05:20:34 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=18241:16:21Heather and Kyle hide from the heat in episode 57 of the Kaijucast, but we also have a great interview with Godzilla seres editor Bobby Curnow!
Greeting, kaiju fans! And hopefully kaiju comic book fans, as well… because for this episode of the[...]Heather and Kyle hide from the heat in episode 57 of the Kaijucast, but we also have a great interview with Godzilla seres editor Bobby Curnow!
Greeting, kaiju fans! And hopefully kaiju comic book fans, as well… because for this episode of the Kaijucast we talk to IDW’s editor for their Godzilla series, Mr. Bobby Curnow. The last time we spoke to Bobby on the show was just before Godzilla: Kingdom Of Monsters was released and, boy, a LOT has happened since January of 2011! Aside from the series getting a new artist, new writer and being capped at issue 12, IDW ran an extremely successful promotion (the get-your-comic-shop-crushed-by-Godzilla promotion) and they have produced two additional mini-series, Godzilla: Gangsters & Goliaths and Godzilla: Legends. Just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, we’re sure, but Bobby joined us to talk about the new “soft reboot” series that launches on the 23rd of this month, simply titled Godzilla. I’ve read the first two issues and it looks to be a more memorable series than Kingdom Of Monsters. Hopefully you’ll head out to your local comic book shop and pick up your issue….maybe with the wraparound Art Adams GMK cover?
Anyway, as usual, we had a little bit of news to share and in this episode, I actually hand-picked all of the audio goodness. So open up those ear-holes and enjoy!
MUSIC FOR MAY
1. The Mysterians US Trailer audio (1959)
2. Showdown Between The Three Large Monsters in Okinawa by Marau Sato from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
3. King Ghidorah Attacks Fukuoka by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
4. The Kilaaks control Ghidorah audio clip from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
5. Four Giant Monsters Violent Fight by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs Gigan (1972)
6. Terror Mountain Showdown by Kodoja
SUGGESTED READING:
IDW Publishing's Godzilla series editor, Bobby Curnow talks about the upcoming Godzilla titles from IDW.
Turner Classic Movies to show giant monster movies in June
Bluefin Tamashii Nations USA reveals their SH MonsterArts SDCC Exclusive
New IDW Godzilla series begins on May 23rd!
Kodoja Album release on June 1st!
LOCAL EVENTS:
5/19 – Geek Olympathon
5/26 & 27 – Wonder Northwest
Not Local Event, but…CHECK THIS OUT:
Bay Area Film Event’s King Kong vs. Godzilla/Godzilla – Mothra – King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack double feature at the Historic Bal Theater in San Leandro, California (aka part of “the Bay area”). Special guests include Ed Godziszewski, Steve Ryfle, Cleve Hall, Creepy KOFY Movietime’s Balrok and I’ll be there to do some live podcast recording! Plus Kimono My House will be selling Godzilla stuff in the lobby and…well, you should get the idea. Get your tickets here!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
If you want to get your thoughts, questions and reviews into the next episode of the Kaijucast, make sure you email them to me before May 23rd. The film you should watch is Rebirth Of Mothra (1996). I’m not exactly sure what we’ll be watching, but I would only expect you to watch the dubbed version of the film as that is the only one available on DVD.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.29.2012: King Kong vs. Godzilla Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/04/29/04-29-2012-king-kong-vs-godzilla-daikaiju-discussion/
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:05:57 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=18121:09:49Heather, Justin, Martin & I outside of the Hollywood Theatre after watching King Kong vs. Godzilla!
After a month, of being hyper focused on “the most colossal conflict the screen has ever known!”, I am so glad to finally bring you t[...]Heather, Justin, Martin & I outside of the Hollywood Theatre after watching King Kong vs. Godzilla!
After a month, of being hyper focused on “the most colossal conflict the screen has ever known!”, I am so glad to finally bring you the daikaiju discussion episode of the Kaijucast. Otherwise known as Episode 56, Heather and I are here to spend almost an entire hour talking about the 1962 classic crossover film, King Kong vs. Godzilla. As I mentioned over the past few episodes, this movie really has occupied a lot of my thoughts and my time.
Here in Portland, I was on the cortandfatboy podcast and KBOO’s Monday Sampler talking about the screening at the Hollywood Theatre. Speaking of the Hollywood Theatre, which is the same place where the 50 Years of Godzilla film festival was held back in 2004, Dan Halsted included King Kong vs. Godzilla as part of his Grindhouse lineup this month. I got up and said a few words about the film and let me tell you, there’s just not enough time to talk about this monumental film when you are in front of 300+ people.
MONSTERS OF MUSIC FOR THIS MONTH
1. Godzilla by Racer X
2. Mothra by Atomship
3. Thunder and the Devil by Akira Ifukube from King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
4. Myth by Bakufu Slump from Gamera: Guardian Of The Universe (1995)
LOCAL EVENTS:
5/1 – Geek Trivia
5/4 – Cinco De Lebowski
5/4 thru the rest of May – The Masters Of Studio Ghibli
5/5 – Free Comic Book Day
5/11 thru 5/13 – HP Lovecraft Film Festival
5/19 – Geek Olympathon
5/26 & 27 – Wonder Northwest
Also: Our King Kong vs. Godzilla Commentary is online! Download it and listen along as you enjoy the DVD at home!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
May’s Daikaiju Discussion film is the 1996 Rebirth of Mothra. Send your thoughts, questions & reviews via email before May 23rd to get your homework in the next episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.16.2012: Emerald City Comic-Con Wrapuphttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/04/16/04-16-2012-emerald-city-comic-con-wrapup/
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:48:03 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=18011:34:20Heather, Jeff and I talk about our recent visit to Emerald City Comic-Con!
Hey kids, it’s time for episode fifty-five of the Kaijucast! This episode features not only Jeff, Heather and I talking about our experiences at Seattle’s Emerald[...]Heather, Jeff and I talk about our recent visit to Emerald City Comic-Con!
Hey kids, it’s time for episode fifty-five of the Kaijucast! This episode features not only Jeff, Heather and I talking about our experiences at Seattle’s Emerald City Comic-Con, I also have a very special interview with two listeners who came out for the listener party, Andy Campbell and Cody Cook! Which, if I must say so myself, was a total blast and I’ll definitely try to do that at any city that I end up going to (Chicago, you might be next!).
As usual we covered some minor news stories and shared a LOT of local events. So if you happen to live around Portland, or if you are visiting, make sure you check out these events and more at GeekPortland.com for all events geeky and awesome here in the Portland area! Now… who wants to see a tracklist?? I thought that might be you.
Oh, and lastly, I kind of want to do my typical thing and apologize for the long podcast. This episode clocks in at an hour and a half and while I know no one has ever complained, it is not our intention to record for so long… so there.
MONSTROUS MUSIC
1. Main Title from Monster Zero by Bukimisha Weird Society from Goukai Na Chikyuboueigun (2001)
2. Godzilla Ambushed by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
3. Operation One Million Volts II from Akira Ifukube from King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
4. Mutants: Biollante by Heavy Melody Music from Godzilla Unleashed Soundtrack
SUGGESTED READING:
Gamera 3 Replacement Discs from Mill Creek Entertainment
Upcoming Godzilla series from James Stokoe: Godzilla Half-Century War
Famous Monsters Of Filmland #262
Me on cortandfatboy from 4/13 [fyi – explicit podcast alert]
Andy Campbell’s Blog: The Terror of Mechablogzilla
Cody’s podcast: The Fanboy Power Hour
LOCAL EVENTS:
4/16 7:30pm Political Science Theater at the Hollywood Theatre
4/17 7:00pm Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
4/17 7:00pm Someday Incubator at the Someday Lounge
4/20 6:00pm Chicks Dig Comics Release at Bridge City Comics
4/22 10:00am Portland Pinbrawl at Ground Kontrol
4/24 7:30pm King Kong vs. Godzilla at the Hollywood Theatre
4/26 8:00pm Comics Underground at the Jack London Bar
4/28 & 4/29 Stumptown Comics Fest
4/28 7:30 & 11:00pm Geeklesque Saves The World at the Bossanova Ballroom
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that this month’s film for our Daikaiju Discussion is King Kong vs. Godzilla! If you want your thoughts, questions and reviews included in the next episode, send you homework to me via email before the 23rd of this month!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.29.2012: Gamera vs. Guiron Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/03/29/03-29-2012-gamera-vs-guiron-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:48:08 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=17910:57:09Kyle, Heather & Justin talk about their experience watching the 1969 Daiei kaiju film, Gamera vs. Guiron.
Why hello there, loyal listener and potential new recruit! Welcome to the newest installment of the Kaijucast (which just happens to be epi[...]Kyle, Heather & Justin talk about their experience watching the 1969 Daiei kaiju film, Gamera vs. Guiron.
Why hello there, loyal listener and potential new recruit! Welcome to the newest installment of the Kaijucast (which just happens to be episode 54). I’ve actually brought you a shorter episode than normal – instead of an hour, the show is only fifty-seven minutes. I know, I know – you feel slighted! I can’t help it, I’ve got a ton of stuff to do here and I really need to get cracking because this weekend is the 10th annual Emerald City Comic Con and I am heading up to the show with Heather, Justin and my special lady for a full-blown weekend of geekery. I’ll talk a little about what I’m doing in Seattle in this episode, but the main reason YOU are here is to hear our thoughts (and possibly yours?) for the 1969 Daiei “kiddie” kaiju film, Gamera vs Guiron!
Thanks so much to everyone who sent in their homework and I hope you had a lot of fun watching the film. Big news about April’s movie and upcoming commentary in this episode – make sure you are paying attention because the Kaijucast is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Godzilla’s third film in style next month!
MUSICAL MARCH MADNESS:
1. Miyarabi’s Prayer by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla Mechagodzilla (1974)
2. Main Theme by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993)
3. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Gorath (1962)
4. Bicycle Montage from Mystery Science Theater’s presentation of Gamera vs. Guiron
5. Gamera March by Shunsuke Kikuchi from Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
SUGGESTED READING:
Media Blasters’ plan for Godzilla vs. Megalon
Famous Monsters issue #262 focuses on Kaiju again
Interview with Duane Swierczynski on Comic Book Resources about the new IDW Godzilla series
LOCAL EVENTS:
3/30 – 4/1 in Seattle Emerald City Comicon & Kaijucast Listener Party/Dinner/Get-together
4/3 – 7pm Portland Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
4/3 -8pm Avengers vs. X-Men Launch Party w/Matt Fraction and CB Cebulski at Excalibur Comics
4/6 – 10:30pm cortandfatboy present Boogie Nights at the Bagdad Theater
4/12 thru 4/15 – Bridgetown Comedy Festival
4/24 – 7pm King Kong vs. Godzilla at the Hollywood Theatre
4/28 & 4/29 – Stumptown Comics Fest
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION FOR APRIL
If you live in the Portland area (in Oregon), make sure you block out the evening of April 24th because the Hollywood Theatre will be showing the 1962 kaiju battle royale, King Kong vs. Godzilla, for a special 50th anniversary screening!
Not only will the theater host the screening, but I will be standing up to say a few words about this monumental film and providing the Hollywood Theatre with material for their pre-show slideshow. Plus, if that’s not enough, we’ll actually have a brand new commentary available for download a few days before the screening AND I’ve changed the Kaijucast Daikaiju Discussion schedule, so that’s a whole month of giant monster madness focusing on this film!
More details to come, but make sure you buy your tickets early because Dan Halsted (Head Programmer/Technical Director for the theater) is pretty sure it’s going to sell out!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.15.2012: Godzilla Discussion Topic Potpourrihttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/03/15/03-15-2012-godzilla-discussion-topic-potpurri/
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:35:58 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=17471:20:53Heather and Kyle mostly discuss what you, the listener, want to hear...mostly.
Greetings and salutations and welcome to another conversational episode of the Kaijucast (episode 53). This month, Jeff is out sick so Heather and I polled the listeners [...]Heather and Kyle mostly discuss what you, the listener, want to hear...mostly.
Greetings and salutations and welcome to another conversational episode of the Kaijucast (episode 53). This month, Jeff is out sick so Heather and I polled the listeners on facebook for potential topics of discussion. All of the suggestions were great, but we couldn’t possibly cover them all, so we chose to go with the handful that Heather and I felt most comfortable discussing. If we didn’t get to yours, don’t worry! There were definitely two that Jeff needed to be here for, but he’s (to quote him) “a little barfy” and didn’t want to come. I know… gross, right? Anyway, hopefully he’ll be feeling better for the Daikaiju Discussion later this month.
We didn’t go into our standard news section because, frankly, I didn’t really think there was anything really “newsworthy” this month. Having said that, there are some helpful links listed below to some of the topics we covered tonight. And, of course, there’s always the music…
MONSTER MARCH MUSIC:
1. Rodan from Aso by Akira Ifukube from Ghidrah The Three-Headed Monster (1964)
2. Godzilla vs. Angilas by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
3. Underwater Search In Shibuya/Godzilla In The Trench by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Megaguirus (2000)
4. Get King Ghidorah! by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
5. Jet Jaguar Theme by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
SyFy’s Monster Man series with Cleve Hall
Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole upcoming Hyralius episode
Stuart Galbraith vs Media Blasters and their Megalon release
Our thoughts on Wrath of the Titans
Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla film and the likeliness thereof
IDW Publishing’s new “Godzilla” Series
LOCAL EVENTS:
3/16 – 3/18: Wondercon in Anaheim (and we are sad)
3/17 9:30am Art Of The Brick opens at OMSI
3/17 2pm Neverending Story at the Hollywood Theatre
3/18 9pm Season Finale of Walking Dead
3/20 7pm: Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
3/21 7:30pm Mean Streets hosted by David Walker
3/22 7:00pm ALL STAR TREK PUB QUIZ w/Trek In The Park at the Thirsty Lion
3/25 7pm Video Game Quiz Show at Ground Kontrol
3/30 – 4/1 Emerald City Comicon in Seattle
ADDITIONAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
KaijuCommentary now available for Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack
Listener Party In Seattle during Emerald City ComicCon – email for details!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Please don’t forget that our next Daikaiju Discussion is for the 1969 Daiei kaiju classic, Gamera vs. Guiron. A ridiculous campy romp that contains just about everything a fan could want from a cheesy film like that. That sounded kind of snarky, but I truly love that film… so much so that I actually bought the Japanese poster. If you want to email your thoughts, questions and reviews, make sure you do so by March 25th, so that I can include it in the next episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.29.2012: Destroy All Monsters Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/02/29/02-29-2012-destroy-all-monsters-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:07:19 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=17281:05:44Dave Helfrey, Martin Vavra and myself dive into the 1968 classic, Destroy All Monsters for this month's Daikaiju Discussion episode!
Hey there listeners! I thought it would be kind of hilarious to take advantage of the leap year and post the epi[...]Dave Helfrey, Martin Vavra and myself dive into the 1968 classic, Destroy All Monsters for this month's Daikaiju Discussion episode!
Hey there listeners! I thought it would be kind of hilarious to take advantage of the leap year and post the episode on the rarest of days, February 29th. Was that a mistake? You bet it was! Here I am, scrambling like a sucker to get episode #52 in the feed before March actually begins… d’oh!!
Anyway, this episode covers Destroy All Monsters – a long time fan favorite and a classic Showa-era Godzilla film. My co-horts for this episode were Martin Vavra and Dave Helfrey (aka Baron Von Goolo). We had a really great time watching the “brand new” Media Blasters release of the film on Blu Ray. And it looked gorgeous. Some minor audio issues bugged me a bit at the beginning, but we had a blast watching it and a blast talking about it. Also something of note, here… there was also a LOT of homework turned in for this one, guys. Well done, everyone! So many, in fact, that we barely played any music! So, here’s what we played:
MONSTER MUSINGS OF THE MUSICAL VARIETY:
1. SY-3 March by Bukimisha Weird Society from GOUKAI Na CHIKYUBOUEIGUN (2001)
2. Audio Clip from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
3. Monsters Over Tokyo by Famous Monsters from Around The World In 80 Bikinis (1999)
4. Major Battle at Fuji I by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
SUGGESTED READING:
Yasuyuki Inoue Respective & Interview at SciFi Japan (Link to book on CD Japan)
Winter Wonder Festival Photo Essay by Ed Godziszewski
Brad Pitt Apparently Is/Was Fond of War Of The Gargantuas (who knew?)
LOCAL EVENTS:
3/2 cortandfatboy Midnight movie: Enter The Dragon at 11pm
3/3 Geek Portland’s GeekParty with the Doubleclicks, the Broadsides & Robot Uprise
3/4 Walking Dead Every Sunday at the Hollywood Theatre through March 18th
3/6 Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
3/30 – 4/01 Emerald City Comicon – Don’t forget to let me know if you want to be in on the Kaijucast Listener Party (aka your chance to be on the Kaijucast!)
In a day or two, make sure you check out our very first Kaiju Commentary!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION
March’s entry for the Daikaiju Discussion with be the lovably campy Gamera vs. Guiron! We’ll be watching the Shout! Factory version of the film (if you haven’t picked that up, do so now!). You need to email your homework in by March 25th to be included. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.16.2012: The “Road Trip” Episodehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/02/16/02-16-2012-the-road-trip-episode/
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:30:30 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=16891:04:29The Kaijucast heads North! Don't worry, T'Igor wasn't really driving. But almost the entirety of this episode was recorded on a road trip to Seattle. Photo credit: Kyle Lang
In this episode (which is #51) of the Kaijucast, Jeff Dean and [...]The Kaijucast heads North! Don't worry, T'Igor wasn't really driving. But almost the entirety of this episode was recorded on a road trip to Seattle. Photo credit: Kyle Lang
In this episode (which is #51) of the Kaijucast, Jeff Dean and I record on the road to Seattle, Washington. Why go to the Emerald City? Basically, around Xmas-time when my parents visited I went to the Experience Music Project and SciFi Museum, and I definitely didn’t get enough time into the exhibits. It’s a fantastic museum and if you are in or around the Seattle area, make sure you check out the “Can’t Look Away” exhibit (if you like horror movies, that is). Since we were in the area, we also went to the Fremont Troll, Gasworks Park, Archie McPhee, and a comic shop called The Dreaming (owned and operated by a fan of Godzilla). We also got to check out David E. Dopko’s amazing Godzilla collection and have dinner with Nick “The Hat” Gucker and his lovely wife. There’s an album on the facebook page.
In addition to the road trip, I also took a few minutes to discuss the newest issue of Godzilla Legends with it’s writer, Chris Mowry. Not only was it a blast talking to him on the show, Chris drops the first bit of a bomb: IDW is already negotiating with Toho for more monsters… a LOT of them. Stay tuned for the full list as soon as the papers are signed, people!
MUSICAL STYLINGS OF MONSTROUS PROPORTIONS
1. Sulfuric Acid Mist / Smokestacks and Hedorah from The Monster Project (2002)
2. Godzilla vs. Super X by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
3. Gamera March by Shunsuku Kikuchi from Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
4. Attack Hedorah by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
SUGGESTED READING/VIEWING
G-Fest Guests Announced!
Emerald City Comicon – we are going to have a listener party of some kind!
Monsterpalooza in Burbank – hopefully Jeff & I will be there!
Wonder Northwest will return to Portland May 26th & 27th
Mill Creek Entertainment replaces Gamera discs!
Make sure you go buy Godzilla Legends Issue #4
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
Remeber that if you want to get your thoughts questions and and reviews for this month’s Daikaiju Discussion film, Destroy All Monters, you will need to email those to me before February 25th.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.26.2012: Tokyo SOS Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2012/01/26/01-26-2012-tokyo-sos-daikaiju-discussion/
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:07 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=16781:15:02Heather, Justin, Cindy, T'Igor and I delve into the 2003 kaiju extravaganza, Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS in this Daikaiju Discussion episode of the Kaijucast!
Someone ring some kind of bell or something, people; we’ve hit [...]Heather, Justin, Cindy, T'Igor and I delve into the 2003 kaiju extravaganza, Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS in this Daikaiju Discussion episode of the Kaijucast!
Someone ring some kind of bell or something, people; we’ve hit episode FIFTY!
I think this is only the 2nd time we’ve received so many submissions for our Daikaiju Discussions. The last one was for a long-time fan favorite, Godzilla vs. Megalon, so I was pretty surprised that this mouthful of a movie title was so well received by the listeners. Well done, class…well done.
Unfortunately that means that we had to do a lot more creative trimming in order to fit everyone’s thoughts into the episode. I don’t like having to cut anything out, but I think we got most of the highlights from everyone’s homework included. Apologies in advance if I missed something? There weren’t a lot of news items to cover, so make sure you check out the supplemental reading material listed below and, especially if you live anywhere near the Portland area, check out some of these awesome local events!
Lots to cover in this episode, so we didn’t get a lot of music in, but as always the track listing for this episode is right here for those that want to know what was played during the episode.
MUSIC x MOTHRA x MECHAGODZILLA
1. Immortal Godzilla by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Megaguirus (2000)
2. Running Wild by Michiru Oshimafrom Godzilla x Mechgodzilla (2002)
3. Adult Mothra X Godzilla II by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Mothra x MechaGodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
4. Counter-Monster Warfare by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
SUGGESTED READING
Gamera The Brave Coming to Blu Ray
Alien Day in Japan
Godzilla Blu Ray Review by Matt Frank
Ultraman Street Article on Scifi Japan
Paul Guinan & Anina Bennet’s Boilerplate & Frank Reade Projects
Doubleclicks CD available now
LOCAL EVENTS
Feb 4 Ladies Night Drink & Draw at Things From Another World (Hollywood Store) – 7pm
Feb 4 Geeklesque Sallies Forth at the Star Theater – 7:30pm & 11pm
Feb 7 Geek Trivia at McMenamin’s Kennedy School – 7pm
Feb 8 Frank Reade Book Launch Tour at Floating World Comics – 6pm
Feb 12 Walking Dead Returns to the Hollywood Theatre – 9pm
Feb 14 Burlynomicon – Heartbreak Edition at The Lovecraft Bar – 9:30pm
Feb 15 Frank Reade Book Launch Tour at Bridge City Comics – 6pm
Feb 17 Kirby Krackle w/Adam Warrock & the Doubleclicks at Mt Tabor – 6:30pm
Feb 21 Geek Trivia at McMenamin’s Kennedy School – 7pm
Feb 22 Frank Reade Book Launch Tour at Hollywood TFAW – 7pm
NEXT DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
So our February film of focus is the 1968 battle royale (with cheese) known here in the U.S. as Destroy All Monsters! This film is one of the classics and I personally cannot wait to hear what people have to say about this one. Be aware that February is a short month, so the homework will be due by February 25th! I kind of let the deadline for January’s slide a little bit, but I won’t be able to do that for next month. Hopefully a lot of you have the Media Blasters BluRay or DVD that came out last year. Since it’s included, we’ll probably watch the AIP dub, since that’s the version I like the best. Not that this whole podcast thing is all about me! Anyway, I hope you can get your claws on a copy of the film if it isn’t in your collection. If you’d like to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews for the discussion, email me and include “Daikaiju Discussion” in the subject and I’ll make sure to get your comments into the episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.16.2012: “Live” from the Monster Garage..err… ROOM!http://www.kaijucast.com/2012/01/16/01-16-2012-live-from-the-monster-garage-err-room/
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:33:11 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=16391:20:17Kevin DeAntonio, Bob Johnson, Barrie Evans & Loren "Butch" Portillo join us this episode giving today's fans a glimpse into the past.
Hey Kaijucast listeners! Welcome to episode #49 of the Kaijucast. Bad news, I’m getting over [...]Kevin DeAntonio, Bob Johnson, Barrie Evans & Loren "Butch" Portillo join us this episode giving today's fans a glimpse into the past.
Hey Kaijucast listeners! Welcome to episode #49 of the Kaijucast. Bad news, I’m getting over a killer head cold, so I was very happy to almost turn over the reins to some friends of mine. Ok, that’s not really what I did. But thanks to Skype and Bob Johnson setting up a cool recording space in his “Monster Room”, we were able to connect with this small group of fans “down south”.
Heather and I are joined by Bob Johnson, Kevin DeAntonio, Butch Portillo and Barrie Evans as these fellow kaiju enthusiasts share what it was like to be a young Godzilla fan around San Francisco in the 1970s. I’m still really amazed at what was happening in that area of the US at the time. And who knows? This may be the first of several long distance group calls – not just with the Bay Area crew, either!
As usual, we have a little bit of news to share and discuss, not too much but there are plenty of local events, too, for those in the Portland area. And because the Kaiju-sation -ok, you have to agree that’s a terrible name- was so long, we were only able to play a few songs (and the episode still came in at one hour and twenty minutes!). But here are those songs for you!
MELODIC MONSTROSITIES
1. Storm On Odo Island by Akira Ifukube from Gojira (1954)
2. Attack To The Dune by Akira Ifukube from Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
3. The Diet Building by Miichiru Ooshima from Godzilla Mothra MechaGodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
SUGGESTED READING:
Gojira Articles on SciFi Japan: Curtis Tsui Interview & Initial News
Packaging “Fiasco” with Criterion’s Godzilla?
Bay Area Film Events
Facebook Pages of Kevin, Bob, Barrie & Butch
LOCAL EVENTS:
Jan 18th: The Doubelclicks at Backspace
Jan 21st: Mythbusters’ Behind The Myth
Jan 24th: Geek Trivia by TFAW at the Kennedy School
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that this month we’ll be watching and discussin’ the 2003 Toho film, Godzilla Mothra MechaGodzilla: Tokyo SOS. If you want your thoughts, questions and reviews to be included in the next episode, make sure you get your homework emailed to me with the subject of “Daikaiju Discussions” by January 22nd. The reason the deadline is sooner is that the last week of the month is a very short one. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll be watching the subtitled version of Sony’s DVD – which is a pretty decent version of the film.
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.30.2011: Godzilla vs. Destoroyah Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/12/30/12-30-2011-godzilla-vs-destoroyah-daikaiju-discussion/
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:30:38 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=16261:07:54My kaiju cadre of discussioneers for this month: Cindy, Martin, the Mad Marquis and T'Igor talk Godzilla vs Destoroyah!
Ahh, what a year this has been for the Kaijucast! And what a way to end it… with episode 48, the Daikaiju Discussion fo[...]My kaiju cadre of discussioneers for this month: Cindy, Martin, the Mad Marquis and T'Igor talk Godzilla vs Destoroyah!
Ahh, what a year this has been for the Kaijucast! And what a way to end it… with episode 48, the Daikaiju Discussion for 1995’s kaiju battle royale Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. Obviously this is one of my favorite movies in the franchise and there’s not enough time in one podcast to talk about all that makes me swoon as a Godzilla fan within this film.
I was happy to have a cadre of kaiju commentators with me for this episode: Martin Vavra, Cindy Okumoto, the Mad Marquis (of Critical Hit Burlesque) and T’Igor all joined me while my very patient visiting parents waited downstairs. Also, many thanks to those who submitted their homework, you guys made some great points. As usual, there were bit of news and local events to share (see the show notes below). And if you are curious about the music played in this episode, here’s the coveted set list from this episode!
MERRY MONSTER MUSICAL MELODIES
1. Hoshi No Yo Ni by Misia from Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie (2009)
2. Battra’s Theme by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
3. Godzilla vs. Destoroyah II III by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
4. Godzilla vs. Tokyo by Zebrahead from G.Lasts… Tribute To Godzilla 50th (2004)
SUGGESTED READING
Pulgsari producer and dictator Kim Jong Il Dies
Is Ishiro Honda’s family actually suing Toho?
Godzilla Legends issue #2 was released on December 16th
Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters 10 was released on December 21st
Entertaining SH Monsterarts Godzilla Review
LOCAL EVENTS
Jan 6th: Cort & Fatboy Present ET: The Extra-Terrestrial at the Bagdad Theater
Jan 10th & 24th: TFAW’s Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
Jan 15: The Videogame Quiz Show at Ground Kontrol (the world’s best arcade in case anyone was wondering)
Jan 16: Doubleclicks at Backspace
Jan 21: Mythbusters Behind The Myths Tour at Keller Auditorium
Big Monstrous Congratulations to Heather and Justin on getting hitched!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION
So the first film up for our Daikaiju Discussion in 2012 will be the 2003 Godzilla Mothra MechaGodzilla: Tokyo SOS directed by Masaaki Tezuka. This is important (and I mention it in this episode), but normally I ask that the homework gets turned in before the last week of the month. January’s last week is a too short to schedule the screening, recording and posting of that episode, so make sure that if you want to be included in the Daikaiju Discussion for January, you turn your homework in no later than January 22nd!
And if you are a first-timer, just send your thoughts, questions and reviews with the subject of “Daikaiju Discussion” via email and I’ll include you in the episode. This film is legitimately available on DVD with the Japanese language track and English subtitles from Sony (which will be the version we watch), so you should all have it in your collections!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.13.2011: Kaijucast Live Listener Partyhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/12/14/12-13-2011-kaijucast-live-listener-party-repost/
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:49:46 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=16212:36:22Check out all of the awesome prizes we gave away at during the live show! Special thanks to Things From Another World, The Monster Project and IDW Publishing. Was it all a bit too much? You'd better believe it!
Now that I’ve decompressed from ou[...]Check out all of the awesome prizes we gave away at during the live show! Special thanks to Things From Another World, The Monster Project and IDW Publishing. Was it all a bit too much? You'd better believe it!
Now that I’ve decompressed from our night of awesomeness that was the “Kaijucast Emergency Broadcast” (aka our live show), I’m able to post the audio from that TWO AND A HALF HOURS OF UNMITIGATED CHAOS!
Seriously, this was a lot of fun, but clearly it went on too long. Why do we pack so much into one episode? I have no idea, but consider this your Xmas present from the Kaijucast crew. My fantastic co-hosts Heather and Jeff joined me in the studio tonight, we had a chat room that unfortunately had a limit of 25 chatters (something I wish I had known beforehand) and the live streaming audio.
Our special guests who joined us via Skype were Bob Johnson of the Japanese news website, SciFiJapan.com, Matt Frank of Godzilla fandom fame and the “store crush” covers for IDW’s Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters promotion, Jeff Zornow (another Godzilla cover artist and huge Godzilla fan), Miguel Rodriguez from the Monster Island Resort Podcast and Thomas Matis of the Tokyo SOS Podcast.
And as you can see from the image in this posting, we had a TON of stuff to give away. Being unable to listen to the live stream, I have no idea how it all sounded, but I know there was a minute and a half delay, so I hope that didn’t detract from the episode’s audio. So this is it… our live show. Hope it’s enjoyable for those who weren’t listening live and in the chat.
For those that tuned into the pre-roll, this is what I played:
1. Pre-Game Commentary from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
2. Biotech is Godzilla by Sepultura from Chaos A.D. (1993)
3. Theme of Ultraman by Takahiro Matsumoto Ultraman The Next (2005)
4. Can you put a price on a giant monster’s egg? from Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
5. The Mothra Song by Bukimisha Weird Secret Society from GOUKAI Na GOJIRA (2000)
6. Godzilla Folk Song by the Victor Youth Folk Association from Godzilla Soundtrack Perfect Collection Box 3 (2004)
7. Godzilla vs. Megalon US Trailer (1976)
8. Godzilla Vs. The Smog Monster – Opening from The Monster Project (2006)
9. Get MechaGodzilla! from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
10. Planet X by Atom Troy from Dance Godzilla (1996)
11. Monster Zero Joins The Fray! from Godzilla vs. Monster Zero (1965)
The following songs were played during the actual show:
1. Terror Mountain Showdown by Big Pimp Jones from Kodoja (to be released in 2012)
2. Mothra by the Long Boards from Motorhythm (2008)
3. Godzilla vs. Biollante in Wakasa by Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
SUGGESTED READING (Which was not the News in this episode):
SciFi Japan
Matt Frank’s website & Deviantart Page
Jeff Zornow Must Be Destroyed & the online petition “Jeff Zornow for IDW’s Godzilla”
Miguel Rodriguez’ Monster Island Resort Podcast & Horrible Imaginings Film Festival
Thomas Matis’ & Jesse Garrett’s Tokyo SOS Podcast
also:
Hilltown Kaiju – home of the Kaiju Bros!
Sequential Art Gallery (because I said I would!)
PRIZES PROVIDED BY:
Things From Another World – check out their Holiday Gift Ideas page on TFAW.com!
IDW Publishing – Major thanks to listener Chris Mowry and Godzilla superfan for sending up the multitude of giveaways
The Monster Project – make sure you check out Adam’s awesome music project!
Congratulations to all of the winners of the fine products provided by the above donators!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
I forgot to talk about this much during the episode, but make sure you send your thoughts, questions and reviews of Godzilla vs. Destoroyah via email before December 25th to have them included in the next episode of the Kaijucast!
Again, I hope this episode is a fun one to listen to. Apparently people want another live show to happen again and I kind of have a fair amount of bandwidth left, so I’ll keep that in mind.[...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle YountcleannoKAIJUCAST LIVE SHOW!http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/11/30/kaijucast-live-show/
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:45:42 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=155311.29.2011: Godzilla vs Mothra Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/11/29/11-29-2011-godzilla-vs-mothra-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:55:50 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=15501:01:00The day Jeff's been waiting for: we watch and then discuss the 1992 Godzilla vs. Mothra.
Greetings and salutations, Kaijucast fans and followers! Episode #46 is here and I’d like you all to prepare yourselves for a LOT of talking. “W[...]The day Jeff's been waiting for: we watch and then discuss the 1992 Godzilla vs. Mothra.
Greetings and salutations, Kaijucast fans and followers! Episode #46 is here and I’d like you all to prepare yourselves for a LOT of talking. “Why?” you might ask yourself. Because in this excursion into the land of giant rubber monsters, we take a look at the 1992 Toho tale known as Godzilla vs. Mothra. Jeff and Heather joined me in the Kaijucast HQ to experience the joy of Mothra. We also had a lot of listeners turn in their homework great job, class! In addition, we also have a few little bits of news and other tidbits to share pertaining to the average kaiju fan.
We only spent a little bit of time discussing it in the episode, but the upcoming live show will be broadcast on Saturday, December 10th at 2pm (Pacific Standard Time). Check out the Live Show information page and keep an eye out for updates. Thanks to Things From Another World, Adam of the Monster Project and Chris Mowry from IDW Publishing for their awesome contributions to the contests! And special thanks to Old Town Computers for the assist with a temporary computer to help stream the show to the shoutcast host.
MINUTE AMOUNTS OF MUSIC
1. Manda vs Gotengo by Keith Emmerson from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
2. Godzilla by The Doubleclicks
SUGGESTED READING
Excellent discussion of Godzilla vs. Megalon with Steve Ryfle & Stuart Galbraith IV at SciFi Japan
Information on the impending Criterion Gojira/Godzilla: King Of The Monsters at SciFi Japan
Rampage to be made into a motion picture (Kotaku)
Bob Eggleton & Matt Frank on the Toho Kingdom Podcast
Checking The Gate Pocdcast by listener Robert Wright-Stasko
LOCAL FLAVOR
12/2: 7:30pm The Doubleclicks at the Waypost
12/2: 9:00pm What Could Possily Go Wrong? (Cort & Fatboy’s Live show followed by Die Hard)
12/13 & 12/27: 7:00pm Geek Trivia at McMenamin’s Kennedy School
12/16: 2nd Annual PGC3 Geeky Wonderland Epic Winter Formal Holiday Party
12/18: 1:00pm Introduction to eTextiles’ “Sew A Glowing Ornament!”
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION
I’m quite excited for our next movie in what I am sort of praising as one of the ultimate lineups (see the next few months’ discussion films to see what I’m talking about) is the 1995 Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. I’ve often mentioned that this film is my favorite of the Heisei era and I hope that if you haven’t seen it, you’ll track it down. I know that the movie is definitely available on Crackle.com right now. We’ll be watching the subtitled version, but watch whatever you can get your claws on because it’s definitely worth the watch. As with the rest of the heisei series, it has some goofy moments, but overall it’s a solid Godzilla film.
That pretty much does it for us here at the Kaijucast until our awesome live show in December. Don’t forget to put that down on our calendars and to keep watching this website for more information as we get closer to throwing that switch!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.16.2011: Godzilla Legends Issue #1 Reviewhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/11/16/11-21-2011-godzilla-legends/
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:13:31 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=152911.10.2011: Godzilla Legends’ Matt Frank & my trip to Japan!http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/11/10/11-10-2011-godzilla-legends-matt-frank-my-trip-to-japan/
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:07:01 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=14741:40:44Can you see the majesty in this photo?? These are Matt Frank's Retailer Incentive covers to Godzilla Legends issue #1. Matt joined us for this episode and we talked all about this fantastic new entry into Godzilla comic-dom!
Greetings and saluta[...]Can you see the majesty in this photo?? These are Matt Frank's Retailer Incentive covers to Godzilla Legends issue #1. Matt joined us for this episode and we talked all about this fantastic new entry into Godzilla comic-dom!
Greetings and salutations, listeners! For this episode (number 45 for those counting!), Heather, Jeff and I were lucky to have the extremely talented and exuberant Matt Frank join us through Skype to talk about the brand new comic he’s worked on called Godzilla Legends, a brand new mini-series from IDW Publishing that should be on sale next week. Matt was kind enough to provide up with a review copy of his issue and we talked for a while about his involvement, both in the artwork and the story. It’s a great kick-off to what should be a great series, so make sure you check that out at your local comic book shop.
We also talked about my recent trip to the land of the rising sun: Tokyo, Japan. As many listeners know, I was extremely lucky to have the opportunity to go to Asia for work and one of those stops was Tokyo. Was I ecstatic? You’d better believe it! A lot of the photos from that trip were posted to the Kaijucast facebook gallery named “Japan Visit 2011“. I hit almost everything I wanted to do, but not without some chaos thrown in for good story telling. If you are planning on visiting Japan, let me know as I am totally happy to share where I found the places. Because of the Tokyo breakdown,this episode is a bit longer than I wanted it to be, but it’s just so hard to stop talking about this stuff. So apologies in advance, folks!
In addition to the interview and my Tokyo stories, we did have some new break during the recording process. Make sure you click on those stories and local events down below!
MONSTROUS MUSIC SELECTIONS:
1. Bio-Wars by Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
2. Minya vs Gabara II by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
3. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
4. Atragon Suite by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla II: Voyage to Dream Quest (1991)
5. Attack Megalon! by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs Megalon (1973)
SUGGESTED READING:
Writer number four (or five… I’ve lost count) for Legendary Pictures’ adaptation of Godzilla
Destroy All Monsters on BluRay finally arrives
Godzilla: Gangsters & Goliaths TPB now available
Godzilla Legends available next week!
LOCAL EVENTS:
11/11: Cort & Fatboy’s Midnight Movie This Is Spinal Tap
11/12: TFAW Valve Signing at 7pm
11/12: The Swashbuckler’s Ball at 7pm
11/12: Alter Egos Society’s 5th Annual Hero/Villain Ceasefire at 8pm
11/13: Portland Comic Book Show
11/15: Geek Trivia at McMenamin’s Kennedy School at 7pm
11/16: Wil Wheaton vs Paul & Storm (and the Doubleclicks!) at the Aladdin Theater at 8pm
11/17: Comics Underground at the Jack London Bar at 8pm
11/18: Captain Picard Day at Floating World Comics at 6pm
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
Don’t forget to turn in your thought, questions and reviews on the 1992 Godzilla vs. Mothra before November 27th to have your homework part of our next Daikaiju Discussion episode! We’ll be watching a subtitled version of the film, but feel free to watch the version released on VHS and DVD back in 1998 (sad face). If you don’t have the film (and you really should), it’s still available from Deep Discount DVD. Admittedly, it’s not a great version of the film, but it’s the only legitimate option here in the land of Region 1. If you have the ability to watch Region 4 films (from Australia), Madman Entertainment has a pretty tight looking Heisei boxset with Godzilla vs Mothra included (although shipping might not bring you the set before the homework due date).PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.31.2011: Our First Ultraman Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/10/31/10-31-2011-our-first-ultraman-daikaiju-discussion/
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:24:18 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=14770:53:14The Ultraman entrance to Tokyo's Ultraman Street greets you, dear listener, for this episode raises its beta capsule and unleashes a whole lotta' Ultra on you ears!
So this month, our film under the Daikaiju Discussion microscope was Ultrama[...]The Ultraman entrance to Tokyo's Ultraman Street greets you, dear listener, for this episode raises its beta capsule and unleashes a whole lotta' Ultra on you ears!
So this month, our film under the Daikaiju Discussion microscope was Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Gaia: Battle in Hyperspace. With the craziness of just getting back from my big Asia trip (I’m definitely wiped out and I think you can tell in this episode) and the Halloween weekend, I decided that T’Igor and I would keep this viewing low-key and just watch this meta Ultra film on our own (breaking it down as best as we can). Honestly, I just don’t know much about Ultraman. I have seen most (I think) of the first series, but none of the others. When Ultraman Tiga was on Fox, T’Igor and I tried to watch it as much as possible, but it’s not really my speed. Regardless of my Ultra-feelings, I did find the movie enjoyable in some ways. We didn’t actually get any real discussion submissions for this one (which wasn’t a surprise), you’ll hear what I mean.
In addition to the movie, I played a number of requested Ultra music (that was tossed out there for the FB fans). Is it just me, or are the intros super long to these shows? Also, sorry the quality of the English intro isn’t better. I seem to only have a high quality version of the Japanese song. And of course we had some news and local events, too!
ULTRA MUSIC
1. Intro by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultra Q (1965)
2. English Intro by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
3. Intro by Fuyuki Toru from Ultraseven (1967)
4. Main Theme by Kenji Kawai from Ultraman Nexus (2004)
5. Main Theme by Toshihiko Sahashi from Ultraman Mebius (2006)
6. Ultra Q Theme by The Surf Coasters from Surf Panic ’95 (2001)
SUGGESTED READING:
Media Blasters Destroy All Monsters BluRay & DVD Release covered by SciFi Japan
Criterion’s GOJIRA/GODIZLLA KING OF THE MONSTERS Coming in January
LOCAL EVENTS:
Nov 1st, 15th & 29th: Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School at 7pm
Nov 6th: John Hodgman at the Bagdad Theater at 8pm
Nov 8th: Amanda Palmer & Neil Gaiman at the Aladdin Theater at 8pm
Nov 9th: Chris Hardwick Book Signing at Powell’s at 7:30pm
Nov 11th: Cort & Fatboy present This Is Spinal Tap at the Bagdad Theater at 11pm
Nov 12th: “Valve Presents” Comic Signing at Hollywood TFAW
Nov 12th: PDX Yar’s Swashbucklers Ball at 7pm
Nov 12th: Alter Egos Society’s 5th Annual Hero/Villain Ceasefire
Nov 13th: Portland Comic Book Show
Nov 18th: Captain Picard Day at Floating World Comics
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION
Fantastic news, everyone! Our next film in the discussion-lineup is the 1992 Godzilla vs Mothra! If you own this on DVD, you might be more familiar with it’s US Home Video title, Godzilla vs Mothra: The Battle For Earth. Slightly laughable, I know, but we’ll be watching a subtitled version of the film because (quite honestly) that’s my preferred experience. I’ll try and bring back the KaijuLiveTweets for this one too. If you want to participate in this month’s discussion, just make sure you turn your homework in before November 27th. Just send me an email with your thoughts, questions and reviews – don’t forget to make the subject-line “Daikaiju Discussion” so I can find it easily.
Congrats to our big winners of the FEEL THE IMPACT contest: Derek Hendricks, Kevin deAntonio and Adam Armour! And mega-huge thanks to the sponsor of that contest, Impact Merchandising. Make sure you check out their webstore where you can buy all sorts of awesome Godzilla-themed shirts!
Join us next month where I’ll distill my (very) recent trip to Japan!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.27.2011: Yokai Spooktacular and an interview w/Matt Althttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/10/27/10-27-2011-yokai-spooktacular-and-an-interview-wmatt-alt/
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:19:08 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=14411:27:06Yokai Spooktacular special guest, Matt Alt!
Woohoo – another Yokai episode (and it’s about time, too!)…
So, first off, apologies for the delay in the posting of this episode. I’m actually editing and writing and trying to get[...]Yokai Spooktacular special guest, Matt Alt!
Woohoo – another Yokai episode (and it’s about time, too!)…
So, first off, apologies for the delay in the posting of this episode. I’m actually editing and writing and trying to get this online from a hotel room in China. I’m in country number four of a four-country Asia visit for my work. One of those countries I was able to visit, however, was the land of the rising sun, Japan. And since I was in Tokyo and since this is the October episode of the show, we have a special interview (conducted in person) with Matt Alt. Matt is the co-author of Yokai Attack!, a book that focuses it’s gaze on the creepy and weird ghosts and goblins of Japan. Matt met up with me in an area of Tokyo called Kichijoji and talked about these wild creatures and why they exist.
In addition to Mr. Alt, Heather and I discuss the original Yokai trilogy and the apparent curse that has been placed on the Kaijucast headquarters! There’s a little bit of news (of which I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, since this episode has taken me WAY too long to finish) and it wouldn’t be an episode of the Kaijucast without some suggested reading.
Hindsight is 20/20, right? I really should have edited my audio together on the plane so that it was ready to drop in the interview with Matt. So because of my poor podcast planning, this episode was delayed over a week. Why? Because once we left Japan, all of my free time went towards meetings, factory tours, dinners and other nightlife. It has been a bit of a whirlwind of activity here in Asia. Apologies to you, my dearest listeners. Also thanks so much to DJ Fulci of the Horror Holocaust Radio podcast for letting me borrow his mini-recorder. Make sure you check out their shows and commentaries!
MONSTROUS MUSICS
1. Gravesite Apparition by Hiroshi Watanabe from Tokaido Obake Dochu (1969)
2. Tsuchikorobi Encounter by Chumei Watanabe from Yokai Hyaku Monogatari (1968)
3. Mystery of the Rokurokubi by Chumei Watanabe from Yokai Hyaku Monogatari (1968)
4. Journey Theme (O-Miyo & Hyakutaro) by Hiroshi Watanabe from Tokaido Obake Dochu (1969)
5. Hyakutaro’s Dream by Hiroshi Watanabe from Tokaido Obake Dochu (1969)
6. Shrine Worship by Chumei Watanabe from Yokai Hyaku Monogatari (1968)
7. Mt Fuji Bathed in the Evening Light by Hiroshi Watanabe from Tokaido Obake Dochu (1969)
8. Kiyoshiro Imawano with Yosui Inoue – Oshiete Jiji (the Azuki Bean song from The Great Yokai War – 2005)
SUGGESTED READING:
Matt’s Books on Amazon
Criterion GOJIRA / GODZILLA KING OF THE MONSTERS is a GO!
LOCAL EVENTS:
Frighttown (if it isn’t already too late!)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
Since it’s already so late in the month, I think that a reminder that this month’s Daikaiju Discussion film is Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Gaia: Battle In Hyperspace might be a waste of the internet. I’ve been out of touch with Facebook since we drove into China and haven’t been able to remind anyone about turning in their homework. We’ll be watching it the day after I get back from this trip, so I might be a bit of a zombie during the recording. Actually I think that the movie is a lot of fun, so hopefully we’ll get that watched, dissected and uploaded quickly. This is actually the first time I’ve posted two episodes within one week of each other! (And the last time, I can almost assure you…)PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno09.29.2011: Discussing Space Amoebashttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/09/30/09-29-2011-discussing-space-amoebas/
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:56:45 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=14190:59:12Jeff, Cindy and the disembodied head of Justin sit down to talk about Yog Monster From Space (aka Space Amoeba) on this month's Daikaiju Discussion episode!
In this very special episode of the Kaijucast, we are celebrating. Kind of … Ok, n[...]Jeff, Cindy and the disembodied head of Justin sit down to talk about Yog Monster From Space (aka Space Amoeba) on this month's Daikaiju Discussion episode!
In this very special episode of the Kaijucast, we are celebrating. Kind of … Ok, not really celebrating, but for my birthday, I got a new mixer and because of that I’m still tweaking the buttons, knobs and sliders. I think it sounds a lot better actualy, but let me know what you think. In this particular episode, we take a close look at the 1970 film, Yog, Monster From Space (otherwise known as Space Amoeba). The film is enjoyable, and actually I think it deserves a little more respect and notoriety than it typically gets, but it’s not in the upper echelon of kaiju films. The “guests” in the studio with me tonight were Jeff of Horror Holocaust, Cindy (who was one of my first guests and continues to be a Daikaiju Discussioneer) and Justin of the Going Last Podcast. I don’t know if we were tired or we were really enjoying the movie, but there was a lot less ribbing and we didn’t livetweet this one (which I didn’t even realize until I was typing these notes). D’oh. Not much in the way of news tonight, but there are some cool local events and of course I played music.
MY BIRTHDAY MUSIC
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
2. The Crash by Koh Otani from Gamera 3: Revenge Of Iris (1999)
3. Adult Mothra X Godzilla I by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
4. God Of The Earth: Baragon by Koh Otani from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
5. Mega Monster War by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Monster Zero (1965)
6. Godzilla vs. Tokyo by Zebrahead (2004)
SUGGESTED READING
Gamera 3 Blu Ray from Mill Creek Entertainment
Korean monster film Sector 7 gets a US release
Still accepting entries in our Feel The Impact contest (hosted by Impact Merchandising) through October 10th
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION
Our next film (for October) has a doozy of a title: Ultraman Gaia & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Tiga: The Battle In Hyperspace. This was released on DVD by Image Entertainment in 2004. I actually don’t own this one. When Image out this on DVD, I chose to buy the other movie. I haven’t done a lot of research, but I’m not sure where to buy this one (suggestions are welcome!). If you already have this, I hope you can join us in spirit for this 2002 Ultra flick. Just make sure to email your thoughts questions and reviews with a subject heading of “Daikaiju Discussion” so that I can easily find your “homework”. Thank for listening and helping the show out – I’m hoping that there will be a number of audio improvements over the next few months. Speaking of, if there is a notable difference in this episode, shoot me an email and tell me what you think!
Until next time, ja mata!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno9.10.2011: Interview w/ Adam Alexander of The Monster Projecthttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/09/10/9-10-2011-interview-w-adam-alexander-of-the-monster-project/
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:26:51 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=13831:09:27Kyle is joined by Adam of The Monster Project to talk in great depth about his amazing Godzilla music CD. Do yourself an favor and check it out!
This particular episode (episode 41) may just go down as one of my favorites. Why, you might ask? Becau[...]Kyle is joined by Adam of The Monster Project to talk in great depth about his amazing Godzilla music CD. Do yourself an favor and check it out!
This particular episode (episode 41) may just go down as one of my favorites. Why, you might ask? Because our guest tonight on the Kaijucast is Adam Alexander of The Monster Project! What’s that? You haven’t heard of The Monster Project, you say?! You are in luck, sir or madame as the case may be, because not only does Adam talk about the CD he created, we also play two of the tracks on the show… and, if that’s not enough, you can always check out his website to hear the whole thing for free. Now, even though you can listen for free, I really, really hope some of you buy the CD because (and this harkens back to my love of DIY projects) Adam and the rest of his septet made this! Blood, sweat and tears and all that. If you want to hear more from the project in future episodes, I will be happy to oblige.
I also need to mention that while we don’t have any real Godzilla news, I do have some thoughts to share about the Godzilla comics from IDW Publishing. As always, here in Portland we have a ton of great events going on. So if our fair city is accessible to you, you might enjoy the excellent local events listed below. And please don’t leave the site before you check out the amazing contest I’m kicking off today thanks to the sponsor, Impact Merchandising! This could be your chance to fill your closet or dresser with a whole lot of Godzilla shirts! The last thing I want to mention here, there’s something odd about this particular episode’s musical content: not a single one of the following songs heard in this show are symphonic pieces. I dunno… I find that very cool.
MONSTROUS ROCK MUSIC:
1. Stomp Tokyo by The Creeping Cruds
2. Hats off to You (Godzilla) by The Groovie Ghoulies
3. Main Title from The Monster Project
4. Godzilla vs. Mothra from The Monster Project
5. Escape From Nebula M Spacehunter by Daikaiju from the album Phase 2
HUGE CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT!
SUGGESTED READING:
The Monster Project ( & on BandCamp.com )
BotchTheCrab.com (Adam’s personal website)
Giant Monster Rampage
Impact Merchandising’s Godzilla Shirts
Daikaiju (the band)
LOCAL EVENTS:
9/14: 6pm Casanova signing with Matt Fraction at Floating World Comics
9/14: 7pm Buffy Season 9 Premiere with Georges Jeanty at the Hollywood TFAW
9/17: Geek In The City Listener Party The Booyah Strikes Back at Guardian Games
9/20: Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
9/24 & 25: Portland Retro Gaming Expo
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that this month’s movie is Yog, The Space Monster and we’ll be watching that during the last week of the month, so make sure you email your thoughts, questions and reviews to me before September 24th and I’ll make sure to include them in the following episode. Also, make sure your email’s subject is “Daikaiju Discussion” so I don’t miss it! Thanks again for being such great fans of the show – I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with for their contest submission. Talk to you later this month, folks!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.31.2011: Gamera vs Viras Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/08/31/08-31-2011-gamera-vs-viras-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:58:55 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=13520:59:16Justin, Heather, The Mad Marquis de Maltease, Sophie Maltease, Cindy and I talk about (and make a little fun of) the 1968 Gamera vs Viras.
Wowzers – this is episode number FORTY. I find it kind of hard to believe that if you chose to do so, on[...]Justin, Heather, The Mad Marquis de Maltease, Sophie Maltease, Cindy and I talk about (and make a little fun of) the 1968 Gamera vs Viras.
Wowzers – this is episode number FORTY. I find it kind of hard to believe that if you chose to do so, one could actually listen to us talk for two days straight! Now that the flabbergastation is waning, I should warn you that in this episode we open up the can of turtle soup and take a long look at a classic Gamera film and one of my favorites from the Showa era, Gamera vs Viras (1968). When I say “we” the audience consisted of Justin from the Going Last Podcast, my co-host Heather, my friend Cindy and some new additions to the Kaijucast roster: Sophie and the Mad Marquis de Maltease (the Marquis was on the last show) of Critical Hit Burlesque. Things got a little goofy because this Gamera film, although a LOT of fun, is ridiculous in many areas.
In addition to the movie discussion, there are a lot of really relevant links down below that I talked about on the show -kaiju related stuff- and if you haven’t already learned of these developments, I highly suggest following those links! I didn’t play a lot of music in this episode, but it matches the tone of the film for sure (here’s what I did manage to play).
MUSIC THIS MONTH
1. Ultraman Theme Song by Kunio Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
2. Young Go Go by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs the Sea Monster (1966)
3. Gamera March by Kenjiro Hirose from Gamera vs. Viras (1968)
4. Sulfuric Acid Mist / Smokestacks and Hedorah by and from the Monster Project (2006)
5. Main Titles by Akira Ifukube from Yog Monster From Space (1970)
SUGGESTED READING
Gojira to be put out by Criterion?
“Fine Grain” print of Godzilla King Of The Monsters found!
Gamera Trilogy details from Mill Creek
Destroy All Monsters Extras from Media Blasters
Monster Attack Team magazine picked up for distribution by Diamond
Sector 7 review by Kim Song Ho
Mothra retrospective in Japan by Tom Daugherty
LOCAL EVENTS
Yog Monster From Space (aka Space Amoeba) will be the focus of September's Daikaiju Discussion!
Sept 3rd & 4th: Portland Pirate Festival
Sept 6th: Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
Sept 7th: Justice League International signing with Aaron Lopresti
OTHER MISCELLANY
#Kaijulivetweets On Twitter
Congrats to the winners of the signed Wondercon exclusive Godzilla comics: Jim S, Jonathan W, Ron A, Ernest D & Stephen S!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION
The month of September weilds not only a bunch of mighty birthdays (mine, Heather’s, Justin’s and I’m sure), but also heralds the coming of Yog, Monster From Space! We’ll be watching the Media Blasters/Tokyo Shock DVD of this close to/around the 25th, so make sure that you watch the film and send in any questions, comments and reviews before the last week of the month. Now this film is a bit of an oddity, but it has some really cool moments: A giant cuttlefish! Kenji Sahara with a goatee! Bats! And just checkout this rockin’ trailer if you need another reason! Email me with the subject line of “Daikaiju Discussion: Yog” and I’ll make sure to include your thoughts in the next discussion episode.
The next episode will feature Adam from The Monster Project and we’ll talk about his CD and his recent trip to Japan. You can expect that to be online sometime around the 10th of September. I’m also very close to announcing another big contest, so stay tuned for that. Hope you enjoy the discussion!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.16.2011: Critical Hit Burlesquehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/08/16/08-16-2011-critical-hit-burlesque/
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:38:53 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=13371:20:29Critical Hit Burlesque's Mad Marquis De Maltease joins Heather & Kyle this month for some geeky talk about burlesque in Portland!
So… weird show this month. We were going to talk about a Godzilla-esque tabletop game with Justin, but un[...]Critical Hit Burlesque's Mad Marquis De Maltease joins Heather & Kyle this month for some geeky talk about burlesque in Portland!
So… weird show this month. We were going to talk about a Godzilla-esque tabletop game with Justin, but unfortunately our schedules didn’t sync up. So instead of having our guest this month simply promote his own show (the original intent), we asked the Mad Marquis De Maltease from Critical Hit Burlesque -who is a long-time geek- talk about the Geeklesque shows that have been the talk of Portland in recent months.
You may have heard us talk about Geeklesque before. Just as the name implies, these shows are burlesque with a geeky twist. It is of course not an all-ages event, but it is always a fantastic time and Heather & I have yet to miss any of the Geeklesque performances. That being said, we still kept the podcast mostly clean (for those who are listening with the youngsters). That being said, we ARE talking about beautiful scantily-clad women removing much of that clothing. So, I’m downgrading this episode (which is episode 39) from “clean” to “not explicit”. How’s that?
Even though this wasn’t a how-we-normally-do-things episode, it is jam-packed with stuff so make sure you investigate all of these excellent links very thoroughly!
MONSTER MUSIC
1. Godzilla by VVS Music
2. SpaceGodzilla Approaches by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994)
3. God Of The Earth by Kow Otani from Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah (2001)
4. The Gamera Song from Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1991)
5. Myth by Bakufu Slump from Gamera: Guardian Of The Universe (1995)
SUGGESTED READING
Godzilla Gangsters & Goliaths Issue #3 is out
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla commercial(?) by Koichi Kawakita
LOCAL FLAVORS
August 20: Can’t Stop The Serenity
August 21: Trek In The Dark
August 23: Geek Trivia
August 26 & 27: Filmusik’s Gamera vs Barugon (here’s a link to the 2009 interview w/Galen Huckens)
August 28: Geeklesque The Geek Night Returns (Again)
September 7: Aaron Lopresti signing at TFAW
September 24 & 25: Retro Gaming Expo
OTHER AWESOME MISCELLANY
G-Fantis: Worlds Collide fan film
Kaiju Double Feature Group/Club on Facebook
Thanks to Nick the Hat for the awesome Doctor Who Experience stuff!
Thanks to Scott Martin of Hilltown Kaiju for the cool signed Gamera chirashi, photo & Kaiju Bros bracelets!
Thanks to Kurt Lloyd of Missing Reel and Lance of Hot Peas & Butta for the PDX meetup!
THE MAD MARQUIS’ INFLUENCE
Burlesque PDX
Rose City School of Burlesque
Fredrick Zal’s website
September 9: Miss Kennedy’s Cabaret
September 13: Burlenomicon at the Lovecraft Bar
September 27: Marquis Mad Agenda
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
Don’t forget that this month’s Daikaiju Discussion will be looking at Gamera vs. Viras. You can buy the Shout! Factory DVD on their website. If you are going to take part in the live-tweeting, the hastag we use is #kaijulivetweets and I’ll send out a twitter and facebook reminder. But we are watching the movie on Monday the 29th, so make sure to email your homework in by August 27th if you want to be included!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono07.31.2011: Daikaiju Discussion for GODZILLA 2000http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/07/31/07-31-2011-daikaiju-discussion-for-godzilla-2000/
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:25:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=12881:29:08This month, I am joined by Cindy, Justin, Heather & T'Igor for this month's Daikaiju Discussion on Godzilla 2000.
Break out the celebratory bottles of red soma drink because another episode is upon us, internet! This month’s Daikai[...]This month, I am joined by Cindy, Justin, Heather & T'Igor for this month's Daikaiju Discussion on Godzilla 2000.
Break out the celebratory bottles of red soma drink because another episode is upon us, internet! This month’s Daikaiju Discussion episode (Epside 38 for those counting) takes a stern look at the 1999 Toho film and the beginning of the Millennium (or Shinsei) era of Godzilla films: GODZILLA 2000! Much like Godzilla 1985, this movie has the distinct honor of being the only film of the Millennium series to be released in theaters across the United States. Heather, Justin, Cindy, T’Igor and I all gathered here at the Kaijucast HQ to watch it. We enjoyed watching the movie, but in general felt that it just fell a little flat. We get into all of that in the episode and as a bonus, Heather is back to help with the co-hosting duties. Make sure you check out the rest of the show notes below to fully immerse yourself in all the Kaijucast has to offer this month. Thanks to everyone who turned in their homework, it was a lot of work trimming some of the responses down to a manageable bunch of blurbs – and there were some questions from you guys this time, which was cool too!
Remember that you can make music requests (as long as they are kaiju-related) and I’ll do my best to play them. Personally, I feel that the music in this show is top notch, so I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed playing it – I think it is a great slice of kaiju audio entertainment!
MUSIC TO ENJOY A PODCAST BY
1. Sad Ultron by Adam Warrock & Dale Chase from This Man…This EmCee! EP (2011)
2. Rebirth Of Varan by Akira Ifukube from Daikaiju Varan (1958)
3. Main Titles by Masaru Sato from Son Of Godzilla (1967)
4. Gamera, Destroy by Kenjiro Hirose from Gamera vs Viras (1968)
5. Godzilla To Tokyo Bay by Akira Ifukube from Gojira (2954)
SUGGESTED READING
David Goyer to pen Godzilla
Gamera 3 on Blu-Ray
IDW’s new Godzilla Issues: Kingdom Of Monsters Issue #5 and Gangsters & Goliaths Issue #2
LOCAL FLAVOR
August 9th & 23rd: Geek Trivia at McMenamin’s Kennedy School
August 20th: Can’t Stop The Serentiy at the Hollywood Theatre
Podcast: Culture Wedge Podcast by Kyle Byrd (G-Fest recap Episode)
Comic: Robot God Akamatsu
Comic: Kaiju: Fire & Grimstone
Live-tweets from our screening courtesy of DriveInMob (go to their website!)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK
For August’s homework, I hope you are all hungry for turtle soup because we’ll be watching the 1968 Daiei flick, Gamera vs. Viras. Now we’ll be watching the Shout! Factory DVD and commenting on that. If you don’t own it, you can get it here – and if you need a better reason to pick up the DVD, it also includes Gamera vs. Gyaos. Just make sure you watch the one with the alien squid thing and not the bat-bird thing!
Anyways, the standard schtick still applies: watch the film and then submit your thoughts, questions and comments via email before the last week of the month and I’ll include your reviews in the episode. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this wild ride of a movie.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.10.2011: Godzilla Crushes The Kaijucast HQ with Matt Frank!http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/07/11/07-10-2011-godzilla-crushes-the-kaijucast-hq-with-matt-frank/
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:54:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=12811:08:58This month, the Kaijucast is joined by the one and only Matt Frank (yay)!
Howdy, Godzilla fans! Episode number thirty seven is upon us and this month, the magic of the interwebs brings us an interview with the one, the only, long-time kaiju fan and [...]This month, the Kaijucast is joined by the one and only Matt Frank (yay)!
Howdy, Godzilla fans! Episode number thirty seven is upon us and this month, the magic of the interwebs brings us an interview with the one, the only, long-time kaiju fan and artist Matt Frank. If the name sounds unfamiliar to you, Matt was the creator of the NeoGodzilla monster redesigns that have caught the eyes of many Godzilla lovers for years. If you aren’t familiar with those, perhaps you are familiar with a little comic called Godzilla: Kingdom Of Monsters? You should be; I talk about it enough! Well Matt has been making the retailer incentive covers and some of the other exclusive covers, too, and I thought having him on the show would be a great excuse to shoot the radioactive breeze with another fellow G-Fan!
While it would be very easy to fall into the standard tell-me-about-working-on-IDW’s-Godzilla-series line of questioning (which we do cover a little bit), Matt is such a devoted Godzilla fan that I really just wanted to talk about his fanaticism for the Big G and any projects he has going on. What we came up with was really conversational and it was so much fun talking with him that when we hit the forty-minute mark, I really could have just kept going. Because of that, I’m hoping we can get Matt back on the podcast in a couple of months for a listener Q&A.
In addition to enjoying Matt’s dulcet tones, make sure you check out the show notes below for a lot of linky goodness – both to a couple of Godzilla-related news items and some awesome local flavor. And what would an episode of he Kaijucast be without a tasty helping of monstrous music.
THIS EPISODE’S EAR CANDY:
1. The Street Fight by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
2. Godzilla Stomp by MC Esoteric from Esoteric Vs. Japan (2008)
3. Theme of Love Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
4. Godzilla 2000 US Trailer Audio
5. Dagarla Comes Ashore by Toshiyuki Watanabe from Rebirth of Mothra 2 (1997)
6. Main Theme by Takiyuki Hattori from Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla (1994)
SUGGESTED READING:
IDW’s Godzilla Gangsters & Goliaths Issue #2 out this week
IDW’s 100 Cover Charity Spectacular will be in stores August 10th
X-Plus Megalon surfaces soon!
G-Fest is next weekend!
LOCAL EVENTS:
July’s Saturdays & Sundays (at 5pm): Trek In The Park
July 12th (at 5pm): Roll For Romance
July 12th (at 7pm): Geek Trivia
July 13th (at 7pm): Ghost Rider #1 Signing w/Matthew Clark
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER:
Don’t forget that your homework this month is to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews for Toho’s 1999 response to the Tri-star film, Godzilla 2000. I’m pretty sure we are watching the English dubbed version since that is the most widely distributed version here in the U.S. – but if you watch a subtitled version, that’s fine as well. We’re also probably going to join forces with the DriveInMob folks for the livetweeting, so if you are on Twitter, keep an eye out for that announcement both on twitter and Facebook. If you watch the film beforehand and want to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews of the film, just make sure you email me by July 25th to have your homework included on the podcast. I hope you enjoy the episode and I hope you join us again at the end of the month!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.26.2011: Daikaiju Discussion Return of Daimajinhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/06/26/06-26-2011-daikaiju-discussion-return-of-daimajin/
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:28:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=12531:09:16Dave, Sean, Cindy Heather & myself all break down why Return of Daimajin is such an awesome film in this month's Daikaiju Discussion!
Episode 36 is here, folks! We had a great crew over to talk about the second in the Daimajin trilogy: Heath[...]Dave, Sean, Cindy Heather & myself all break down why Return of Daimajin is such an awesome film in this month's Daikaiju Discussion!
Episode 36 is here, folks! We had a great crew over to talk about the second in the Daimajin trilogy: Heather, Cindy, Dave (aka Baron Von Goolo) and Sean (who hasn’t been over in ages – you’d have to hit the “way back” button to hear him) and I watched this classic monster movie from one of Toho’s rival film companies at the time: Daiei Pictures.
While the film basically plays out like a samurai flick with a giant vengeful monster tacked onto it, we had an excellent time watching the film and if, for some really unfortunate and slightly crazy reason, you haven’t seen the Daimajin trilogy, make sure you pick them up later this year when Mill Creek Entertainment releases them later this year on BluRay – they are a fantastic landmark on the giant monster landscape. If you are unfamiliar with Dave and Sean, you can see Dave/Baron Von Goolo’s episode here and Sean’s episode here (and it was great to have them back). They have also been involved in Daikaiju Discussions since their episodes too.
In addition to the really great time with these cats, Heather came over to help me out with the rest of the episode (y’know, recording the intro and the listeners’ homework and the news stuff – huzzah!). Make sure you check out the links below. And of course we did play a little music and here it is:
MONSTROUS MUSIC:
1. Battle On Mt. Fuji from The Monster Project (originally by Akira Ifukube)
2. Ghidrah The Three-Headed Monster US Trailer audio (1965)
3. King Kong by The Jimmy Castor Bunch (1976)
4. Beginning of the End by Nobuhiko Morino from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
SUGGESTED READING:
IDW’s Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters Issue #4 is out on Wednesday the 29th
Koichi Kawakita Interview on The God Of Clay
Media Blasters announces Godzilla vs. Megalon street date: November 29th!
BloodyDisgusting.com Interview with Dean Devlin about GINO
Interested in Daimajin? Make sure you check out this article from Ed Godziszewski!
TohoKingdom.com’s Podcast
On twitter? Here’s the link to our #kaijulivetweets
LOCAL EVENTS:
June 28th: Geek Trivia
July 12th: Roll For Romance
July 13th: Ghost Rider #1 Release Party at Things From Another World
Geek Olympathon
Cognition Signing Party Article on Comic Book Examiner
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION
Your next assignment is to watch Godzilla 2000 – since this film was released in the US -both in the theaters and on DVD- I think we’ll probably watch the dubbed version because it’s more widely available. Just remember to get your homework turned in by the last week of July to be included in the episode. Just send those thoughts, questions and reviews to controller@kaijucast.com and I’ll make sure you are in the discussion. Oh and please put “Daikaiju Discussion: Godzilla 2000” in the subject line – it’ll make it easier to parse through the emails. I don’t want to miss anyone and I accidentally did for our 1985 assignment.
If you have any other comments about the show, if you want to make a suggestions for future episodes or request a Godzilla-related track, make sure you send me an email. I’ve got to get caught up on some of the emails, but I still really enjoy hearing from you all and hope the show continues to entertain the collective you.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.15.2011: Godzilla, Gangsters and Goliaths? Oh, yeah!http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/06/15/06-15-2011-godzilla-gangsters-and-goliaths-oh-yeah/
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:20:16 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=11951:10:03This month Jeff Dean, co-host extraordinaire of Horror Holocaust, joins the Kaijucast to talk about the Legendary Pictures film, review the new issue of Gangsters & Goliaths and basically talk about the Big G.
Wow – Episode 35 is upon us! [...]This month Jeff Dean, co-host extraordinaire of Horror Holocaust, joins the Kaijucast to talk about the Legendary Pictures film, review the new issue of Gangsters & Goliaths and basically talk about the Big G.
Wow – Episode 35 is upon us! And after missing a few Daikaiju Discussions, Jeff Dean -half of the terrifying team that puts on Horror Holocaust- joins us for a conversational episode about Godzilla. In addition to simply great conversation, we are also reviewing the very first issue of IDW Publishing’s first Godzilla mini-series, Gangsters & Goliaths. This is an amazing first issue by John Layman and Alberto Ponticelli. Hopefully you’ve picked it up or will go buy it from your local comic book shop – we highly suggest it!
So, anyway, it has been a really long time since Jeff sat down without having watched a movie for the Daikaiju Discussions and the last time we did that, I ended up recording for close to two hours. Other than some key points about the Legendary pictures film, the new comic review and Jeff’s well-placed love for Mothra, I wanted to make sure we didn’t drone on for too long. It’s very easy to talk with Jeff about this subject because We both love giant monster movies! So I hope you like the discussion because Jeff will definitely be back.
MUSIC
1. Main Titles by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultra Q (1965 *alternate versions)
2. Dogora vs The Self Defence Force by Akira Ifukube from Dogora, The Space Monster (1964 *from Ostinato)
3. Blowing Up The Wargod Effigy by Akira Ifukube from The Return of Daimajin (1966)
4. Markalite FAHP by Akira Ifukube from The Mysterians (1957 *performed A Capella by the Bukimisha Weird Secret Society)
SUGGESTED READING
Media Blasters’ Official Destroy All Monsters & Godzilla vs Megalon Announcement
Troll Hunter Production Notes on SciFi Japan
LOCAL FLAVOR
June 19th: Cognition: The Robot Uprise Signing
June 24th: Boilerplate Art Opening
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
Don’t forget that we are watching the Daiei Pictures’ 1966 classic, The Return Of Daimajin this month for our Daikaiju Discussion. We’re actually going to be watching the movie on the evening of June 22nd (which is a Wednesday), so make sure you get your homework done in time for that! I have to travel for work and won’t be around to host a screening the last week of the month. Just email your thoughts, questions and reviews before the 22nd to have your comments included in the episode.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno06.09.2011: Talking Podcastery in Portlandhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/06/09/06-02-2011-talking-podcastery-in-portland/
Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:30:55 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=11790:51:59Hey, that's me on the left sitting awkwardly next to Dr. Manticore (Kaebel Hashitani representing Geek In The City), Matt Hunter (representing the A Jumps B Shoots podcast), Fatboy Roberts and Cort Webber (of the Cort and Fatboy Show) and we[...]Hey, that's me on the left sitting awkwardly next to Dr. Manticore (Kaebel Hashitani representing Geek In The City), Matt Hunter (representing the A Jumps B Shoots podcast), Fatboy Roberts and Cort Webber (of the Cort and Fatboy Show) and we're all talking about podcasting. Off to the left and not pictured was Rick Emerson. Photo by the amazing Ara Roselani.
Greetings listeners! So during the local convention Wonder Northwest, I was part of a podcasting panel with Cort & Fatboy (of the Cort & Fatboy Show), Matt Hunter (of the A Jumps, B Shoots podcast) and Kaebel Hashitani (who represented the Geek In The City podcast as Dr. Manticore). It was hosted by Rick Emerson (The Rick Emerson Show, Legion of News). I asked on Facebook if anyone would be interested in hearing the audio from this episode and the response was positive. I want to reiterate that this is not “clean” supplemental material, but for anyone that wanted to hear said panel audio, here you go. I tried to sweeten the audio as much as possible. “Big ups” go out to Martin Vavra of Galaxy Sailor Productions, not only for being an awesome regular addition to the Kaijucast crew, but also for filming the panel and pulling the audio off the video so that I could post it to my rag-tag Godzilla podcast blog… Thanks, Martin!!!
So after the panel, Rick Emerson asked if I would be interested in appearing with Matt on his local television show called Outlook Portland. The timing worked out and I was able to make it to the studio the day after Wonder Northwest to talk about podcasting. Here are the videos that were born of that taping:
So, yeah… I don’t really like how I look when videoed (surprise! I’m a nerd with some social awkwardness!).
About Outlook Portland:
Outlook Portland is an entertaining, fast paced, discussion of Portland events, issues, controversies, and culture. Hosted by Portland talk radio host Rick Emerson, and airing on NW32 TV, Outlook Portland features newsmakers and local figures of every stripe in a round-table discussion covering the whole spectrum of local happenings.
About Rick Emerson:
Host Rick Emerson has been a Portland media fixture for over a decade. Rick has been seen in film, on stage, and is an active member of Portland’s music community. On June 21st, 2010, Rick launched a subscription based internet radio program, The Rick Emerson Show in addition to a free one hour news program called Legion of News. You can find out more at www.rickemerson.com and www.cascadia.fm.Blargs, PDX, PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountyesno05.31.2011: Godzilla 1985 Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/05/31/05-30-2011-godzilla-1985-daikaiju-discussion/
Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:37:13 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=11721:09:16Martin, Cindy, Kyle, T'Igor, Heather & Justin take a trip way back to the glorious mid-eighties of Japan and spend a lot of time talking about Godzilla 1985.
I think I need to give myself a little more time to produce these Daikaiju Discussi[...]Martin, Cindy, Kyle, T'Igor, Heather & Justin take a trip way back to the glorious mid-eighties of Japan and spend a lot of time talking about Godzilla 1985.
I think I need to give myself a little more time to produce these Daikaiju Discussions! This is barely going to make it into the month of May, but I promised it would and here it is… episode 34 of the Kaijucast and this month we are talking all about the first Godzilla movie I ever saw, Godzilla 1985. In doing research on the film, I kind of decided to stop calling it “Godzilla Returns” because that’s more of a fan title I think. Actually I don’t know what else to call it since the actual title in Japan was just “Godzilla” (kind of makes things difficult on the fandom, Toho…).
Anyway, we sat down for a Kaijucast first for this screening by watching the Japanese film and immediately following that with the American version (big thanks to Chris who sent me a DVD made from his VHS tape!). While it was a great idea from the brains of Cindy & Martin and an interesting experiment, I think it was too long before we recorded. So we had a lot to talk about in this episode. If that wasn’t enough, there seemed to be a lot more Godzilla related news this month and I also played some requests, which are detailed below:
MONSTER MUSIC FOR MAY
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Daikaiju Varan (1958)
2. Raging Mad Godzilla by Ko Otani from Godzilla·Mothra·King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001)
3. Godzilla March by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
4. Godzilla’s Farewell by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns/Godzilla 1985 (1984)
SUGGESTED READING
Official Media Blasters Facebook Page & Status update re: Destroy All Monsters & Godzilla vs. Megalon
Monster Attack Team issue #8
Korean Monster Movie “Sector 7” poster and teaser trailer on ScifiJapan.com
TCM to show Classic Godzilla Flicks
GMK screening in San Francisco
LOCAL EVENTS
Geek Trivia at the Kennedy School
Cort & Fatboy present Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut at the Bagdad Theater
Geek Olympathon
Our movie for the month of June is the 1966 Return of Daimajin!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK
Beware the wrath of the giant idol, because next month’s focus for the Daikaiju Discussion is the 1966 Return of Daimajin by Gamera’s film studio, Daiei. We will be watching the ADV Films DVD, which (if you have seen this film before) is the one with the lake. So… not the original (obviously) and not the one with the kids in the snow. The Daimajin trilogy is one that I feel every Kaiju fan should see. They are set in feudal Japan and the first two films have little to no kiddie vibes. Overall, these are great and if you can pick them up, I urge you to do so. In fact, you can get it for cheap here at Buy.com or Rightstuf.com (which is where I bought mine a couple of years ago).
Thanks again to everyone who took part in this month’s Daikaiju Discussion. Just remember that you need to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews for the next film before the last week of the month. Just email them to me and I’ll compile the submissions for the April discussion. Feel free to let me know if there’s anything you’d like to see in future episodes or if you have a music request!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.17.2011: Godzilla vs. Bridge City Winners!http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/05/17/05-17-2011-godzilla-vs-bridge-city-winners/
Tue, 17 May 2011 16:15:24 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=113205.13.2011: Godzilla vs Eric Powellhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/05/13/05-13-2011-godzilla-vs-eric-powell/
Sat, 14 May 2011 03:40:10 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=10970:58:26Totally NOT live from this year's Stumptown Comics Fest, I was fortunate enough to interview Eric Powell (Godzilla: Kingdom Of Monsters, The Goon) for this episode of the Kaijucast! Photo by Martin Vavra.
“It’s about time!” Tha[...]Totally NOT live from this year's Stumptown Comics Fest, I was fortunate enough to interview Eric Powell (Godzilla: Kingdom Of Monsters, The Goon) for this episode of the Kaijucast! Photo by Martin Vavra.
“It’s about time!” That’s probably what you are saying, right? Y’know… because to me, it feels like I recorded this interview with Eric Powell a million years ago! At this year’s Stumptown Comics Fest, I was fortunate enough to interview the author (or co-author, actually) of IDW Publishing’s Godzilla: Kingdom Of Monsters title about his history in comics, his work on the new Godzilla book and what we can expect in the future with this title and his upcoming release of The Goon. It was a lot of fun talking to Eric and I hope to get him on the show again after the series has been going on for a bit, but in the mean time, this should tide you over pretty well until that time.
If that weren’t enough for you, the magnanimous Heather Brask joined me tonight and, my godzilla! Things got a little goofy because I was somewhat ill-prepared… my show notes were basically chicken scratch this month because I haven’t had enough time to prep this month. You see, I’ve been prepping for my table and my Godzilla presentation at Wonder Northwest (see below). Anyway, after a significant amount of editing, I think we have another enjoyable episode (#33, which is available right here) in the can. Make sure you check out the links below to the all of the cool articles and sites that we speak of in this episode.
MAY MUSIC OF MONSTROUS PROPORTIONS!
1. Tokyo Tower and Mothra by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)
2. Main Titles by Akira Ifukube from Atragon (1963)
3. Thunder & The Devil from Godzilla A Capella (originally from King Kong vs. Godzilla)
4. Godzilla to Yuraka-cho (Pleasure District) by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
5. Ending Titles by Ko Otani from Gamera 3: Revenge Of Iris (1999)
SUGGESTED READING
Japanese Press Function for the colorized Ultra Q – coming to Japanese BluRay & DVD
MST3K Gamera films finally coming to DVD!
Goohead.com showcases Gamera films and Japanese Tokusatsu heroes
G-Fest Lineup
OMG - It's the Kaijucast's first contest ever! And, yes, you have to actually listen to the show to know what it is... muwahahahah!
LOCAL EVENTS
This weekend is the first ever Wonder Northwest takes place in Portland! And I’ll be at the show manning the Kaijucast table (which will be shared with the Going Last Podcast) in Podcast Alley. While there are LOTS of cool panels and presentations to attend, one of note to kaiju fans is happening at 11am, Sunday morning (the 15th). I’ll be presenting Godzilla A Go-Go, where I cover all of the Toho Godzilla films in a mere 45 minute time slot. Don’t ask me how I’m going to do it, because I’m not quite sure myself! If you are in the area, I’d love to meet you, so stop by the show and enjoy the convention!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
Good news and bad news, I think. Cindy and Martin have sort of talked me into watching both the Japanese AND the American versions of Godzilla Returns (aka Godzilla 1985) for this month’s Daikaiju Discussion. It will be a double feature here in the Kaijucast HQ, so we’ll be starting early. We’ll also be live tweeting with the hashtag of #kaijulivetweets – and if you want to follow along, keep an eye out on twitter and facebook for the time/date posting. This was a lot of fun when the crew here did that for Yonggary last month and when I watched Mothra vs Godzilla a couple of weekends ago. Just don’t forget to email your thoughts, questions & reviews by May 27th!
Oh, and if you decide to take part in the contest, make sure you follow the directions in the podcast (that’s right, I’m forcing you to listen to the whole thing!). Keep in touch, stay safe and watch more mons[...]PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.28.2011: Yongary Monster of the Deep Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/04/29/04-28-2011-yongary-monster-of-the-deep-daikaiju-discussion/
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:05:47 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=10791:05:02This month I am joined by Justin, Heather, Martin & Cindy to watch and then discuss the 1967 Korean Kaiju, Yongary!
Oh, boy. That’s another episode “in the can” as it were (episode 32 if you are counting), and what a can it was[...]This month I am joined by Justin, Heather, Martin & Cindy to watch and then discuss the 1967 Korean Kaiju, Yongary!
Oh, boy. That’s another episode “in the can” as it were (episode 32 if you are counting), and what a can it was!
We had the honor and privilege of watching the 1967 Korean monster movie Yongary Monster of the Deep this evening for the Daikaiju Discussion this month and, wow, what a film. I feel like I need to preface the following statements with the acknowledgement that no one in the Kaijucast HQ had seen the film before. It was not a terrible film, but not a good film either. It was cheesy and flabbergasting, but the best part about watching this film was that I was with my friends. Martin, Justin & Heather were “live tweeting” during the movie (and if you want to see those tweets, here they are).
Regardless of the amount of ribbing this film received on this episode, I really do want to say it was kind of thrilling to see a giant monster movie for the first time and I definitely suggest you watch this film, especially if you have Netflix streaming – that’s how we watched it (thanks, Jim!) and it looked great! Anyway, make sure you check out the links below – lot of goodness down in the show notes there. Here’s the music I played this month:
MONSTER TUNES
1. Main Titles by Kunio Miyauchi from The Human Vapor (1964)
2. The Three Monsters Fight To The Death by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
3. Flight of Garuda by Daikaiju on Flight of Garuda
4. The Miracle of the Three Holy Beasts by Ko Otani from Godzilla-Mothra-King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001)
6. Godzilla by Michale Graves on Punk Rock Is Dead
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla Issue #2 is now available!
Daimajin Blu-ray On The Way
Fingerzilla App Targeted by Toho Lawyers
Monsterpalooza Recap on Monster Island Resort
Bonus: Yongary Monster Of The Deep Article on Scifi Japan
SUGGESTED LISTENING: (keep in mind that these are mostly rated Explicit)
Listen to Jimmy
Cort & Fatboy
The Mediocre Show
The Nerdist Podcast
Geek In The City ( & the episode I was on)
Going Last Podcast
LOCAL FLAVOR
May 3rd: Geek Trivia moves to the Kennedy School
May 6th: Cinco De Lebowski
May 7th: Free Comic Book Day
May 14th & 15th: Wonder Northwest
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS
The Daikaiju Discussion for May? Godzilla Returns (or Godzilla 1985 - whichever version you can find)!
The next movie is kind of a favorite amongst Godzilla fans, but maybe that’s just because it’s not available on DVD yet? The 1984 Godzilla Returns, or as it is known in America… Godzilla 1985 – complete with Raymond Burr reprising his role as reporter Steve Martin. Anyway, this film suffers from the same current problems as Godzilla vs Meglon – it’s not commercially available. So, as with Megalon, watch what you can and just remember to get your homework turned in before the last week of May to get your thoughts questions and reviews included in the May Daikaiju Discussion! Oh, and let me know which version you watch so that I can group them together (I think that’s a good idea).
Next month’s show features the Eric Powell interview from the Stumptown Comics Fest! So keep an eye out for that. If you’d like to request a Godzilla-themed song, send an email to controller@kaijucast.com and I’ll see what I can do.
If you are one of those folks that downloads the show to your computer, you can do that by following this link. Otherwise, I hope you guys enjoy this episode and continue to enjoy the bi-monthly format. See you in a few weeks with the Stumptown show!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.09.2011: Godzilla vs Wondercon (aka the Post-Con’ Wrapup)http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/04/09/04-09-2011-godzilla-vs-wondercon-aka-the-post-con-wrapup/
Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:50:42 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=10181:14:07Kyle & Heather break down the majesty of San Francisco's 25th Wondercon! And speaking of majesty, check out those Wondercon exclusive Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters issues.
Well we are back from the bay, people! This month, T’Igor, Justi[...]Kyle & Heather break down the majesty of San Francisco's 25th Wondercon! And speaking of majesty, check out those Wondercon exclusive Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters issues.
Well we are back from the bay, people! This month, T’Igor, Justin, Heather and I drove down to a fantastic yearly convention called Wondercon. We went last year as patron’s but this year, we were covering the event for this little thing I keep doing here (I’m talking about the podcast, if I’m being too vague). There was a lot to see and if you aren’t a fan of the Kaijucast on facebook, make sure you like it and check out the Wondercon 2011 gallery. This three day convention was so much fun and we wanted to share the con-experience with you all.
Since I didn’t have anyone to actually interview in this episode, (the con was strangely devoid of any figureheads from the Godzilla comics or Legendary Pictures) I figured that I’d ask my good friend Heather to co-host the show with me. You should remember Heather from her appearance with Justin in episode 27 from February of this year (and the Terror of Mechagodzilla Daikaiju Discussion as well). So in this episode (which is available right here), we basically talk about what we did and saw at the show. I had such a good time chatting with Heather that we ended up making a long show, so I’ve trimmed that down to as close to an hour as I could. You should expect to see Heather on the show more if for no other reason that she’ll prevent me from droning on and on all by my lonesome. We’ll keep an eye on the time in future episodes, but I hope you enjoy our Wondercon wrapup. Here are the audio selections I played:
MONSTROUS MELODIES:
1. Go-go Godzilla by Brian Setzer from Soul Surfer
2. The Diet Building by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
3. U.S. Trailer from Frankenstein Conquers The World (1966)
4. Battle At Iwato Island by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
5. DaiMajin Is Angry by Akira Ifukube from Daimajin Returns (1966)
SUGGESTED READING (& Attending!)
MONSTERPALOOZA is this weekend!
Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters #1 Sells Out
IDW Godzilla Panel Coverage
Japan Tsunami/Quake Relief Efforts Continue [BBC Coverage] [Japan Red Cross] [Doctors Without Borders]
Stumptown Comics Fest Next Weekend!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
As I announced” in March, this month’s movie is not a widely seen film. And since I haven’t actually seen the 1967 Korean monster film, Yongary, Monster of the Deep yet, I have no idea what to expect – if it’s a stinker or if it’s pure gold, but we’ll find out during the last week of April, so make sure you turn your homework in by sending an email with your thoughts, questions and reviews by April 22nd to be included in the episode! See you all later this month – and I look forward to hearing what you have to say about Yongary!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.29.2011: Daikaiju Discussion Godzilla vs. Megalonhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/03/30/03-29-2011-daikaiju-discussion-godzilla-vs-megalon/
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:12:34 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=10491:12:25The Daikaiju Discussion crew for Godzilla vs Megalon!
Surviving. It’s all about surviving, which is exactly what we did this month because we watched Megalon – and then we talked about it. Ok, it wasn’t that bad, but seriously, we [...]The Daikaiju Discussion crew for Godzilla vs Megalon!
Surviving. It’s all about surviving, which is exactly what we did this month because we watched Megalon – and then we talked about it. Ok, it wasn’t that bad, but seriously, we had a lot of fun watching this movie and I was joined by Cindy, Martin, T’Igor and Jeff. The episode is online and available here.
For some insane reason, I decided that I was going to be completely respectable for this showing and try (very hard) to find nothing but good things to say about the film. I’ll let you decide how that went over because I don’t really know what to say about it other than “Megalon… it is what it is.” I don’t know if anyone even reads these anymore, so here’s what spewed forth from the Kaijucast jukebox this month…
MUSIC FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF MARCH MADNESS:
1. “Gamera Into Space” by Tadashi Yamauchi from Daikaiju Gamera (1965)
2. “G’s Theme III” by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (2002)
3. “Fierceness of Varan” by Akira Ifukube from Daikaiju Varan (1958)
4. “Tell Me Again” by Juliana Schano from Gamera 3: Revenge Of Iris (1999)
SUGGESTED READING:
Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters available tomorrow!
San Diego Union Tribune article on the comic
Bloody Disgusting/Ain’t It Cool Rumor Battle [Link 1] [Link 2] [Link 3]
Wondercon Programming Schedule Posted (w/IDW Godzilla Panel!)
LOCAL EVENTS:
Fear Itself signing at Things From Another World [FB Event]
Stumptown Comics Fest
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION:
April's Daikaiju Discussion subject: Yongary (1967)
Korea steps into the fray this next month with the 1967 Korean Kaiju film, Yonggary! Make sure you watch the version from the 60s and not the remake. I know this movie is available (according to my search results, it is available on Netflix), so if you already have it or can find it on DVD, I’d love to hear your take on it. This will be my first time seeing the film, so I’m going in blind and I have no idea if this is an amazing or terrible kaiju flick.
Just remember that you need to submit your thoughts, questions and reviews before the last week of the month. Just email them to me and I’ll compile the submissions for the April discussion. Feel free to let me know if there’s anything you’d like to see in future episodes or if you have a music request!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.19.2011: Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters Issue One Reviewhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/03/19/03-19-2011-godzilla-kingdom-of-monsters-issue-one-review-2/
Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:49:04 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=101503.16.2011: Godzilla friends, the miniseries & the Emerald Cityhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/03/16/03-16-2011-godzilla-friends-the-miniseries-the-emerald-city/
Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:52:27 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=9321:03:34Godzilla Fans, friends & long-time listeners Bryan and Rachel visited me way out here in Orygun (all the way from Colorado). We talked movies and monsters and had a blast!
And we’re baaaaack! So at the beginning of the month we (meaning He[...]Godzilla Fans, friends & long-time listeners Bryan and Rachel visited me way out here in Orygun (all the way from Colorado). We talked movies and monsters and had a blast!
And we’re baaaaack! So at the beginning of the month we (meaning Heather, Justin, T’Igor & I) went to the 9th annual Emerald City Comicon. It was the fourth year that I’ve gone (because I do love the convention), but the first time as press because I’m usually encased in plastic with the other Imperial Stormtroopers of the 501st Legion. This year, however, I went specifically for coverage (as I will be doing for Wondercon and maybe that big deal in San Diego, too). I was going to do an entire recap of Emerald City with Heather, but both she and Justin got the convention ick afterwards and timing just didn’t work out.
But fret not, dear listeners, for my proverbial butt was saved by the extremely timely visitation of Bryan and Rachel Cook who I met in Colorado last year. So this month you do get to hear from some hardcore Godzilla fans about Godzilla stuff. Plus, I do go over some Emerald City recapping including but not limited to an interview with comic author John Layman about his new miniseries. And if that wasn’t enough, I also review the first issue of IDW’s Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters – just a quick and fairly spoiler-free review, so immediately following the posting of this episode, I’ll be posting a full written review here on the blog.
MONSTROUS MUSICAL SELECTIONS:
John Layman took the time to talk with me about his Godzilla miniseries while at Emerald City Comicon
1. “Main Title” by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
2. “Godzilla’s Rampage” by Akira Ifukube from Gojira (1954)
3. “Main Title” by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
4. “Garamon’s Death 1” by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Ultra Q (1966)
5. “Citysmasher” (remix of Cloverfield’s ROAR remixed by Fatboy Roberts available on Geek Remix 3)
SUGGESTED READING:
Tsunami/Quake Relief Efforts [Red Cross] [Doctors Without Borders] [Kaiju Fans 4 Japan] [Google’s Directory]
August’s Destroy All Monsters review in Famous Monsters #70
Shout Factory Winners Announced at SciFi Japan
Winter Wonder Festival recap
Wondercon
Monsterpalooza (don’t forget, Haruo Nakajima will be at the show!)
LOCAL EVENTS:
March 26th: Geeklesque (21 & Over Event)
April 16th & 17th: Stumptown Comics Fest
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION REMINDER
Go on, Megalon!! So I know this movie isn’t really widely available in DVD format, but if you are able to submit your thoughts on this gem, make sure you get your thoughts, questions and reviews sent to controller@kaijucast.com before March 26th!
So if you don’t subscribe to the show on iTunes or Zune, you can download the episode number 29 right here. I hope the show continues to please your brain through your ear holes. I’ll make sure I get the next episode online before I head south to San Francisco!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.27.2011: Terror Of Mechagodzilla Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/02/27/02-27-2011-terror-of-mechagodzilla-daikaiju-discussion/
Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:21:59 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=8951:16:19Martin, Heather, Justin, Cindy and I investigate the cheese of the 1975 Godzilla farewell flick, Terror of Mechagodzilla!
Some days you eat the bar and some days the bar eats you, right? I know, I know… It’s actually supposed to be [...]Martin, Heather, Justin, Cindy and I investigate the cheese of the 1975 Godzilla farewell flick, Terror of Mechagodzilla!
Some days you eat the bar and some days the bar eats you, right? I know, I know… It’s actually supposed to be “bear”, but I’m making a Lebowski reference!
But you don’t care about all that, all you need to know is that despite the wrestling with my audio this weekend, the new episode (#28) is now online and ready to fill your needs for giant monster talk. This is the Daikaiju Discussion episode for Terror Of Mechagodzilla and I had the distinct pleasure of watching the film and then discussing the film with previous guests Cindy Okumoto, Martin Vavra, Heather Brask and Justin Turner (yay!). And if you turned in your homework (aka submitted your thoughts on the film), they have been included.
See the links and such below for all of those nifty news stories I prattled on about and the link to Emerald City Comicon’s website! But for those audiophiles that like to listen to the show, these are the tracks I played:
MONSTER MUSIC OF THE MONTH:
1. Kazama’s Sacrifice by Keith Emerson from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
2. Godzilla Under The Sea by Akira Ifukube from Gojira (1954)
3. Mothra vs We Are Scientists by We Are Scientists
4. Jet Jaguar by The Nick Atoms
5. Title Screen from Super Godzilla (1993)
6. Mothra by Anvil (1982)
SUGGESTED READING:
80 Variant Covers for Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters Issue #1 on Bleeding Cool
SciFi Japan Interview with cover artist Matt Frank
USA Today Gareth Edwards Article
Overzealous Toho lawyers suing Honda over vague Godzilla in Odyssey Commercial (NPR Story)
EMERALD CITY COMICON! (Psst – you should totally go)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK:
Next month’s homework assignment is to watch the splendiferous 1973 Jun Fukuda giant monster super battle film, GODZILLA VS MEGALON! I know a few of you listeners love this film and I fully expect to hear back from you about this. Basically, we’ll be watching a subtitled version in an attempt to class it up as much as possible (unless I break down and get the Australian release), but since this movie isn’t super-avaialble in the US, watch what you can – whether you pop in an old VHS tape or the laserdisc or if you have to watch (*gasp*) an illegitimate version of the film. I hope to get as many submissions as we did for the ’75 Godzilla film. Just make sure you get your thoughts, questions and reviews in by the last week of the month.
Next month’s show will have a couple of small interviews from the show we are hitting this upcoming weekend, Emerald City Comicon! So keep an eye out for that. If you’d like to request a Godzilla-themed song, send an email to controller@kaijucast.com and I’ll see what I can do.
If you are one of those folks that downloads the show to your computer, you can do that by following this link. Otherwise, I hope you guys enjoy this episode and continue to enjoy the bi-monthly format. See you in a few weeks with the Emerald City show!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.12.2011: Awesome People Talk Godzilla & BONUS Phil Hester Interview!http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/02/12/02-12-2011-awesome-people-talk-godzilla-bonus-phil-hester-interview/
Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:29:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=8421:14:06This month, we return with another of the popular casual/non-fan interviews with my friends Heather & Justin!
Konnichiwa, loyal listeners and welcome to episode 27 of the Kaijucast (which can be downloaded right here). It seems that at least onc[...]This month, we return with another of the popular casual/non-fan interviews with my friends Heather & Justin!
Konnichiwa, loyal listeners and welcome to episode 27 of the Kaijucast (which can be downloaded right here). It seems that at least once a year, I invite some casual/non-fans to the show in order to get their reaction to Kaiju films and this is the episode to do that. Sure it’s a poorly veiled loophole that I’ve found in order to include these very good friends of mine to the Daikaiju Discussion screenings, but it was really fun to have them on the show.
The guests are Heather Brask & Justin Turner. Oh, and in addition to the interview with these guys, I also have a bonus interview with comic book artist Phil Hester – so make sure you stick around for that one too! Not a lot of news this month, so since Justin has a podcast (see the link below) about gaming, I included him in the news section where we talk about the only news I could find. The local happening section of the podcast kind of takes over that whole news section and proves, once again, that Portland just has too much cool stuff going on. Of course there are loads of links below for that stuff, so here’s the music that I play in this episode:
MONSTER MUSIC OF THE MONTH:
1. “Tokyo Tower Showdown 1” by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1967)
2. “Miyarabi’s Prayer” by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
3. “Godzilla X Meganula” by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Megaguirus (2000)
4. “Murai & Akiko: The Matango Attack” by Sadao Bekku from Matango (1963)
5. “Mystery Science Theater 3000 Love Theme” by Man Or Astro-man? from Destroy All Astromen!
6. “Godzilla In Danger” by Akira Ifukube from Terror Of MechaGodzilla (1975)
7. “Pricing Mothra’s Egg” audio clip from Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
SUGGESTED READING:
As a special BONUS(!), Godzilla comic artist Phil Hester joins me for a special interview about his work on the new series.
Toy Vault’s newest information about Godzilla Kaiju World Wars
Make sure you check out the fledgling but awesome Going Last Podcast
LOCAL HAPPENINGS: (Holy smokes, look at all these links!)
Feb 22nd: Geek Trivia at Vendetta w/Cort & Fatboy
Feb 15th & 22nd: Trivia A Go-Go
Feb 15th: Someday Incubator
Feb 17th: Ground Kontrol 3.0 Upgrade Complete [Remodel Progress]
Feb 23rd: Man Or Astro-Man? at the Doug Fir! [MOAM? FB Page] [“We Have Signal” video]
Feb 25th: The Naked Boy 2 Release Party & Signing at Bridge City Comics
March 3rd: Mike Mignola & Dave Stewart Signing at Bridge City Comics
March 4th – 6th: Emerald City Comicon
Now through February 28th: Project Mayorman [Alter Egos Society]
Don’t forget to email me really, really soon if you want to be part of the Seattle Godzilla Get-together. I really hope this meetup in Seattle goes well. If so, I might try and do that in any city that warrants the planning of such a get-together. You should check back in a couple of days to see some more blog postings from your’s truly. I’ve been working on some articles and interviews for the PGC3 that should be online soon. Check back for the next episode during the last week of the month!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.29.2011: Latitude Zero Daikaiju Discussionhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2011/01/29/01-29-2011-latitude-zero-daikaiju-discussion/
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:14:20 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=8171:05:34Latitude Zero Discussioneers Dave Helfrey, Martin Vavra (front), Jeff Dean, Cindy Okumoto & Kyle Yount brave the depths of the Pacific Ocean and Caesar Romero's madness for this month's Daikaiju Discussion!
Welcome to the second episode [...]Latitude Zero Discussioneers Dave Helfrey, Martin Vavra (front), Jeff Dean, Cindy Okumoto & Kyle Yount brave the depths of the Pacific Ocean and Caesar Romero's madness for this month's Daikaiju Discussion!
Welcome to the second episode of the Kaijucast for 2011. Exciting times as we’re still in January and this is the first Daikaiju Discussion-centric show of the year.
So this week I sat down with several of the guests from previous months: Martin Vavra, Cindy Okumoto, Jeff Dean and Dave Helfrey (better known as Baron Von Goolo) to watch the “classic” Toho scifi film Latitude Zero. What can I say? It sort of has a big monster in it?
Oh man, I must say that for anyone out there who watched Latitude Zero and wasn’t happy with the results, perhaps you should watch it with a group of friends. We had a blast with this one, but it is admittedly a pretty bad film. We went over a couple of news items and cool things as well, but as things usually go here, we’ve got a list of tracks played for this episode:
MONSTER MUSIC OF THE MONTH
1. Prelude by John Barry from King Kong (1976)
2. Super-X by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
3. Search In The Fog by Akira Ifukube from Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)
4. Requiem b Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs Destoroyah (1995)
5. Monster Zero by King Geedorah (2003)
6. End Roll by Akira Ifukube & Ko Otani from GMK (2001)
SUGGESTED READING:
Gamera vs. Zigra / Gamera Supermonster DVD Release
Godzilla 2012 director alludes to additional screenwriter
The Kaijucast & this year’s Emerald City Comicon
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK
We’re swinging back to Godzilla this next month. Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to watch TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (1975). This is the film for which Toho brought back Ishiro Honda and Akira Ifukube and its one of the only direct sequels to its previous film in the Showa era. This one is available from Classic Media in quite a nice format. If you don’t already have it, try and track down a copy for your own collection (also, try to avoid the older version – it’s pretty low quality). Email your thoughts, questions and reviews to controller@kaijucast.com by the last week of February – this next month is a short one, so don’t forget!
Do you live in Seattle? Are you going to Emerald City Comicon? If the answer to either of these questions is “yes”, then I would love to hear from you. I’d like to organize a little get-together Saturday evening in between the show closing and the Masquerade. So email me and we’ll figure out a cool place to go. I’m hoping to get some of the guys from last year’s Crypticon Godzilla panel to go too.
Thanks to everyone for all the emails, I think this new format is going swimmingly. You can download the newest episode of the Kaijucast right here. If you have friends that love Godzilla, maybe they’d like to give the Kaijucast a shot? Anyways, talk to you all in a couple of weeks!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.13.2011: Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters (the IDW Interview)http://www.kaijucast.com/2011/01/13/01-14-2011-godzilla-kingdom-of-monsters-the-idw-interview/
Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:44:00 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=8000:59:09IDW Publishing’s team of Chris Ryall, Chris Mowry, Carlos Guzman and Bobby Curnow talked with the Kaijucast about their upcoming series, Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters.
Happy New Year, my dearest listeners! Why on earth is the first episode of 2[...]IDW Publishing’s team of Chris Ryall, Chris Mowry, Carlos Guzman and Bobby Curnow talked with the Kaijucast about their upcoming series, Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters.
Happy New Year, my dearest listeners! Why on earth is the first episode of 2011 (which is the twenty-fifth episode and available for download right here) online so early? Well that’s the product of my only New Year’s resolution which is -hope you are sitting down- to do TWO EPISODES PER MONTH! I basically wanted to split these episodes up into the interview episode and the Daikaiju Discussion episode for each month. I promise I won’t burn out, since essentially this was what I’m already doing in one big push.
My special guests are from a little comic book company called IDW Publishing. You may have heard of them… they are producing a new series called Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters (note the name change, true believers!). Pictured from left to right in the photo are Chris Ryall: Chief Creative Officer / Editor-in-Chief, Chris Mowry: Senior Graphic Artist / Writer, Carlos Guzman: Assistant Editor, Ongoing and Bobby Curnow: Assistant Editor, Miniseries. They were cool enough to connect with me via the internet and it was a lot of fun to talk to them. A few listeners submitted questions made it into the show, so keep an ear out for that. Speaking of keeping an ear out, here’s what I played in the episode:
MONSTER MUSIC OF THE MONTH
1. Gojira by David Arnold from Godzilla (1998)
2. Monster Zero March by Akira Ifukube preformed by Neil Norman & His Cosmic Orchestra (1998)
3. Frankenstein vs. Baragon I by Akira Ifukube from Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)
4. Godzilla by the Blue Oyster Cult performed by Fu Manchu
5. US King Kong Escapes Trailer Audio
SUGGESTED READING
Gareth Edwards named director of Godzilla 2012
SciFi Japan retrospective on Godzilla The Animated Series
Godzilla Gamblers Rejoice: IGT to produce Godzilla Slot Machine
LOCAL FLAVOR
La Brujeria Release Party
Geek Trivia with Cort & Fatboy
I’m super happy with the way this turned out, I get to break up the prep work (which is awesome) and the file size stays lower, plus if I wanted to, I could play more cool music, etc! I’m trying to get caught up on my emails, but don’t let that stop you from emailing me! I’ll be back later this month for the Daikaiju Discussion for Latitude Zero, so make sure you get your homework turned in by the 24th in order to get your thoughts, questions and reviews included in the next episode!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.29.2010: Bloody Best Way To Kick Off The New Year!http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/12/29/12-29-2010-bloody-best-way-to-kick-off-the-new-year/
Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:27:13 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=70012.20.2010: Kaijucast Holiday Specialhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/12/20/12-20-2010-kaijucast-holiday-special/
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:08:32 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=7792:02:55David, Heather & Kurt of Missing Reel sit down with the Kaijucast to talk about Grindhouse Godzilla and more!
Wow. I mean…just… wow. This is the longest episode I’ve ever done. I really couldn’t find a good place to chop [...]David, Heather & Kurt of Missing Reel sit down with the Kaijucast to talk about Grindhouse Godzilla and more!
Wow. I mean…just… wow. This is the longest episode I’ve ever done. I really couldn’t find a good place to chop this down, so Merry Xmas, my loyal listeners – this is the best gift I can give you: a two hour episode! This month, my esteemed guests are Heather, David and Kurt from the webseries Missing Reel (the new home of Grindhouse history if you haven’t heard). They swung by to dissect the true meaning of Grindhouse and where Godzilla fits into that giant ball of celluloid.
In addition to that I have some news this month and actually, none of it came from Scifi Japan (gasp!). Our Daikaiju Discussion for this month centered around the second Gamera film, the 1966 Gamera vs. Barugon. And as always I did play some music (none of it was holiday-themed, however):
NON-HOLIDAY-THEMED KAIJU TUNES:
1. Godzilla’s Theme by Akira Ifukube & conducted by Naoki Sako from Always Sunset On Third Street 2 (2007)
2. Godzilla’s Rage by Ko Otani from Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah: Daikaiju Sousugeki (2001)
3. Showdown on Mt. Fuji: Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
4. Godzilla & Jet Jaguar Punch-Punch-Punch by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
5. The Fury of the Freeze Monster by Chuji Kinoshita from Gamera vs. Barugon (1966)
6. End Credits by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla 2000 (1999)
SUGGESTED READING:
IDW Publishing’s Godzilla Monster World (Previews’ order code JAN11 0463)
Godzilla Stomp! Card Game
Firebreather on CN
The Man Who Summons Kaiju
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSSION:
The first homework assignment of 2011 is to watch the 1969 Toho film Latitude Zero. I know there are no giant monsters in the movie, but the film is a spectacle and I could not exclude it from the list. Prepare yourself for the well-known actors Joseph Cotton and Ceasar Romero in the roles of their lives, but that’s not all! Forget about the dubbed vs subbed battle because this film was filmed in English – that’s right, Akira Takarada and Masumi Odaka are actually speaking English for the entire film! If that’s not enough, how about the promise of classic Toho mecha? How about a winged lion? You must be hooked by now, so just make sure you get your homework in by the last week of the month.
You can download the twenty-fourth episode of the Kaijucast here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. I am still overwhelmed by the all the positive response to the show.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.09.2010: Geeky Wonderland Party tomorrow!http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/12/09/12-09-2010-geeky-wonderland-party/
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:15:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=74711.29.2010: What Does Godzilla Eat For Thanksgiving?http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/11/29/11-29-2010-what-does-godzilla-eat-for-thanksgiving/
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:41:52 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=7521:37:55Godzilla, Gamera and an assortment of friends made up this year’s centerpiece at the Kaijucast Thanksgiving celebration!
You know what I am thankful for? I mean, other than the family/friends standard answer… I’m thankful for these[...]Godzilla, Gamera and an assortment of friends made up this year’s centerpiece at the Kaijucast Thanksgiving celebration!
You know what I am thankful for? I mean, other than the family/friends standard answer… I’m thankful for these amazing movies and that so many people are able to look past their flaws and suspension-of-disbelief requirement and focus on the fantastic stories and craftsmanship that these films employ. I’m also thankful for the fine, outstanding citizens of the world that listen to this show. And this month’s show (which is episode number twenty-three and available right here).
It seems that each episode I keep having to reel in the discussions in time for the show to come closer to it’s hour-ish long content. So because of that I’m considering a new format to the show – check out the poll to the right and let me know your thoughts. Martin Vavra was my guest again this month, and really, he just had some things he wanted to talk about regarding Godzilla films and it sounded like it could be a good episode. I was supposed to interview IDW Publishing about their upcoming Godzilla comic, but things got too busy and I sent the equipment to them too late. But that interview will happen for sure! In the meantime, however, here are the pieces of music that I chose for this month’s episode!
NOVEMBER TRACKS:
1. Showdown between the 3 Large Monsters in Okinawa 1 by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
2. 1966 Assault – Japan Converts To Clean Energy by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Megauirus (2000)
3. Fateful Confrontation by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Megauirus (2000)
4. Godzilla! by The Creatures from the album Hai! (2003)
5. Mothra Metal by Isao Bito & The Peanuts from the album Mothra Song The Best (1998)
SUGGESTED READING:
April 8-10 in Burbank, California: Monsterpalooza to host Haruo Nakajima
The Science of Godzilla
Godzilla: The Series is now on Netflix
New Godzilla Novella
New episode of Tokyo SOS
LOCAL AWESOMENESS:
Nov 30th: Serenity / Firefly Screening & Signing
Dec 3rd: Face of Meh, Black Santa’s Revenge & Scrooged at the Bagdad Theater
December 5th: PDX Browncoats’ Geek The Halls Craft Fair
Dec 10th: The PGC3’s Geeky Wonderland party
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK:
The Daikaiju Discussion for December will be for the 1966 Gamera vs Barugon. We’ll be watching the new Shout! Factory version of the film (available here). Just make sure that you watch the film and get your homework turned in before December 17th (early this month because of the holidays!). Just email your thoughts, questions & reviews to me and I’ll get your notes included in the December episode.
You can download the twenty-third episode of the Kaijucast here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. Thanks again for being the coolest listeners ever and sending in all of the feedback I’ve been getting. Don’t forget that if you live near Portland to check out those awesome events above!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno11.18.2010: Piratical Fundraiserhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/11/18/11-18-2010-piratical-fundraiser/
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:43:25 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=71411.15.2010: Geek Trivia with BookCycle PDXhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/11/15/11-15-2010-geek-trivia-with-bookcycle-pdx/
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:10:55 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=69811.05.2010: Kaijucast Geek Trivia Wrap-Uphttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/11/05/11-05-2010-kaijucast-geek-trivia-wrap-up/
Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:33:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=64311.04.2010: Jet Pack Jack & the Steam Giant by Mike Lawrencehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/11/04/11-04-2010-jet-pack-jack-the-steam-giant-by-mike-lawrence/
Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:53:51 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=64810.29.2010: The Death Kappa review gets stuck in my throathttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/10/29/10-29-2010-the-death-kappa-words-get-stuck-in-my-throat/
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:03:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=6251:09:18Want to know how I really feel about Death Kappa? It’s all in the new episode.
Mrrrrrrr… I’m kind of ill and needed to post this episode, so I don’t sound my best. But regardless, there’s some cool stuff to cover, but i[...]Want to know how I really feel about Death Kappa? It’s all in the new episode.
Mrrrrrrr… I’m kind of ill and needed to post this episode, so I don’t sound my best. But regardless, there’s some cool stuff to cover, but if you don’t like to read the blog post details, you can download the twenty-second episode of the Kaijucast right here. This month, I opted to not scout for a guest mostly because of this annoying feeling in my throat – I’m sure it’s not a big deal, but I didn’t want to get anyone sick either.
Especially since I need to go out and do stuff this weekend. You know… Halloween weekend? It is truly the most wonderful time of the year. But I’m rambling again, kind of like I do in this episode. In fact, as you are listening to the Daikaiju Discussion from this month, you can actually hear me looking through my book to get the director of the film – just another nod to the level of professionalism you can expect here at the Kaijucast! We should probably cover the musical selections.
TRACK LISTINGS
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993)
2. “Godzilla” by Blue Oyster Cult
3. Hyper Battle Arena by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (1994)
4. Appearance of Spiega by Masaru Satoh from Son Of Godzilla (1967)
5. Meteor Storm by Kow Otani from Gamera 2: Advent Of Legion (1996)
6. Feel In My Heart by Akira Ifukube from War Of The Gargantuas (1966)
SUGGESTED READING:
Tomoo Haraguchi addresses American Godzilla fans
Monster Mash in San Francisco this Weekend!
August Ragone’s Blog / Patrick Macias’ Blog
2012 Director Rumor and subsequent squashing of that rumor
Gamera 3D?
Godzilla: Monster World
LOCAL EVENTS:
Oct. 29th – Blood & Guts Bash
Oct 31st – The Walking Dead screening
Nov 2nd – Geek Trivia (w/ME hosting!)
Nov 4th – Mike Lawence Steampunk Fairy Tales show at the Sequential Art Gallery
Nov 16th – Someday Incubator Lounge
Nov 20th – Swashbucklers Ball
Nov 21st – Portland Comic Book Show
Nov 30th – Firefly Episode screening / Zac Whedon Q&A & Float out signing
*Love Grindhouse Films? Make sure you check out Missing Reel TV it is awesome!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK
The November installment of the Daikaiju Discussion will highlight the 1996 Gamera 2: Advent of Legion. We’ll be watching the newly released BluRay version of the film, just because it’s some thing new and cool – hopefully it’s the subtitled version. Just make sure that you watch the film and get your homework turned in before the last week of the month. I am considering changing that due date next year (these late releases are tending to kick my proverbial tail). Just email it to me and I’ll get your notes included in the October episode.
You can download the twenty-first episode of the Kaijucast here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. Thanks again for being such a cool bunch of Kaiju fans and sending in all of the great comments I’ve been getting. Don’t forget that if you live near Portland to check out those awesome events above!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno10.08.2010: Godzilla’s Triumphant Return to Sequential Arthttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/10/08/10-08-2010-godzillas-triumphant-return-to-sequential-art/
Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:01:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=60009.30.2010: Godzilla 2012 & Fan reactionshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/09/30/09-30-2010-godzilla-2012-fan-reactions/
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:40:53 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=5871:19:32
Sure I have the shirt, but who needs that AR effect when I have Photoshop skills!
This month’s episode of the Kaijucast, which will be sneaking into it’s September position in the very last few hours, is the twenty-first show and availa[...]
Sure I have the shirt, but who needs that AR effect when I have Photoshop skills!
This month’s episode of the Kaijucast, which will be sneaking into it’s September position in the very last few hours, is the twenty-first show and available for download right here, features no special guest. Instead we delve into the subject of the upcoming 2012 Godzilla project from Legendary Pictures. Because I have no co-host for this month -flying solo, if you will- I asked listeners on the Kaijucast facebook page to submit their thoughts on the interview with producer Brian Rogers that was posted at the end of last week (Sept 21st).
It’s a bit wonky to do an entire show by myself when I’m just used to having a co-host, but it is what it is! Thanks go out to everyone who wrote in with their thoughts – both on the 2012 film and the Daikaiju Discussion for this month, the original 1961 Mothra! I’m sure some of you are eager to see what audio delights I shared with you all this month.
SEPTEMBER SONGS
1. Godzilla Theme from Godzilla A Capella
2. Main Theme by Akira Ifukube from Rodan (1956)
3. Back In Action by Nobuhiko Moreno from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
4. Furious Electron Cannon Assault by Akira Ifukube from The Mysterians (1957)
5. Mothra Theme by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)
6. American Trailer for Mothra (1962)
7. End Roll by Kow Otani (& Akira Ifukube) from Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001)
GODZILLA-RELATED NEWS:
MORIKAMI MUSEUM: KAIJU THE HISTORY & ART OF JAPANESE VINYL TOYS
UK INDIE FILM “MONSTERS” INFO
DEMEKING, THE SEA MONSTER
SHOWA GAMERA FILMS
– Gamera vs. Barugon
– Gamera vs Gyaos & Gamera vs Viras
– Gamera vs Guiron & Gamera vs Jiger
HEISEI GAMERA ON BLU-RAY?
SUPER COOL LOCAL STUFF:
10/02: Fright Town
10/05 & 10/19: Geek Trivia
10/06: Alter Egos Society Heroes/Villains Cease-Fire
10/24: Wonder Woman Day
10/31: Walking Dead Screening
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK:
The October discussion’s focus will be on the 1993 Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla – a fan-favorite of the Heisei series. We’ll be watching a subtitled version of the film, so there may be some discrepancies between it and the Sony version. Just make sure that you watch the film and get your homework turned in before the last week of the month. I am considering changing that due date next year (these late releases are tending to kick my proverbial tail). Just email it to me and I’ll get your notes included in the October episode.
You can download the twenty-first episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. I hope you enjoy the show – I kinda felt it was a little rambley!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno08.31.2010: The Great Godzilla Experiment Continueshttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/08/31/08-31-2010-the-great-godzilla-experiment-continues/
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:00:58 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=5741:11:12Martin Vavra returns for another episode of the Kaijucast!
Why hello there, listeners! I’m all settled in my new place and my monsters are on display in the all-new Kaijucast headquarters (it’s awesome, not only do I have room to display[...]Martin Vavra returns for another episode of the Kaijucast!
Why hello there, listeners! I’m all settled in my new place and my monsters are on display in the all-new Kaijucast headquarters (it’s awesome, not only do I have room to display all of my collection and posters, I also have a killer kaiju theater going on here). While I am completely IN the new place, there are still a million little things to do. Because of that I had to modify my own schedule. I just barely got the screen hung and the projector installed in time for this month’s Daikaiju Discussion screening and I need to reschedule my August guest to September or something.
Regardless, previous guest and constant discussion-eer, Martin Vavra stepped in to be the last minute guest this month. Speaking of this month, you can download the brand new episode 20 right here. Didn’t play a lot of music on this show (something I guess I needed to reduce in time to fit in the discussions) but here’s what I was able to play:
MUSIC FOR MONSTERS:
1. “Dinosaur” by King Crimson
2. “Operation Final War” by Nobuhiko Morino from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
3. “Popcorn Crabula” by Man… Or Astro-man?
4. “Fury of the Three Monsters” by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs Monster Zero (1965)
SUGGESTED READING:
Haruo Nakajima Autobiography
ADDITIONAL LINKS:
Tokyo SOS Podcast with Thomas, Jesse and ME!
Hobby Link Japan’s SciFi Summer sale: (This is where I got both the Aoshima Atragon and Maser Cannon)
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK:
For the month of September, watch the original Mothra film from 1961. This one is a classic film from the golden of Toho’s golden age of SciFi and should be somewhat easy to find since it was part of the ICONS OF SCI-FI 3-disc set that was released by Sony last year. I think we’ll be watching the subtitled version of that film, but since both are included on the DVD, I’ll let the audience decide! Just make sure to get your homework assignments in before the last week of the month. As usual, I’ll compile your thoughts and include them in the September episode.
Don’t delay, download today – the twentieth episode of the Kaijucast is right here! Feel free to write me if you have any music requests, are enjoying the podcasts or if you, questions or even ideas for future shows, too – also don’t forget to follow the Kaijucast on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. We are on both iTunes and the MS Zune Network as well, so if you listen through an iPod or Zune, you should be able to subscribe to the show and have the episodes download automatically to your player.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.29.2010: Godzilla isn’t the only monster in the room!http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/07/29/07-29-2010-godzilla-isnt-the-only-monster-in-the-room/
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:37:23 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=5601:39:19Baron Von Goolo and Kaijucast host, Kyle Yount, freak out on the freaky at Fright Town!
Greetings, folks! The Kaijucast Headquarters is shipping out, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t get the newest episode online! Right? Yes, that is r[...]Baron Von Goolo and Kaijucast host, Kyle Yount, freak out on the freaky at Fright Town!
Greetings, folks! The Kaijucast Headquarters is shipping out, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t get the newest episode online! Right? Yes, that is right. I’ve got more packing to do actually, so I’m going to make this quick and easy for you. Download the latest episode -which is incidentally the nineteenth Kaijucast show- right here! This month, my co-host for the evening was local spooky-dude, Baron Von Goolo! Baron Von Goolo was voted “Best Boogeyman” in the 2010 Best Of Portland Awards by the Willamette Week newspaper here in Oregon – which is our big entertainment paper.
It was a blast shooting the breeze with the Baron, but this month prior guests Martin and Jeff and I also discussed the 1966 Goji flick, Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster for the Daikaiju Discussions! Thanks to everyone who sent in their comments. We also played some music too! Unfortunately, I couldn’t play a lot, because episode runs a little long. Regardless, here are the tracks:
MUSICAL SELECTIONS:
1. “Sacred Springs” by The Peanuts from Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
2. “Main Title” by Hattori Hanzo from Godzilla 2000 (1999)
3. “Roar! (Cloverfield Overture)” by Michael Giacchino from Cloverfield (2008)
4. “Eiyuu/Hero” by DOA from Ultraman Nexus (2004)
5. “Young Go Go” by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster (1966)
SUGGESTED READING:
San Diego Comic-Con Godzilla Shirt by Legendary Pictures & Link to the AR Flash page
Koichi Kawakita Godzilla Collectibles (Sci Fi Japan)
New home for the Tokyo SOS Podcast
Another Godzilla Podcast: Godzilla Planet [not little kid friendly]
Awesome Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster drawing by listener Nick!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK
The eighth homework assignment bring us to the roaring 90s with the 1997 Rebirth of Mothra II. If you guys and gals thought Godzilla vs The Sea Monster was a kiddie film, wait until you get a load of this one. This is one of those movies that I don’t own on DVD yet, so I’m not exactly sure which version we’re going to watch. If I can get my hands on a Japanese version with English subtitles, I might attempt to go that route. Regardless the same homework basics apply – just get me your questions, comments and thoughts before the last week of the month and I’ll include them in the August episode!
Download the nineteenth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you have any music requests, are enjoying the podcasts or if you, questions or even ideas for future shows, too – also don’t forget to follow the Kaijucast on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. We are on both iTunes and the MS Zune Network as well, so if you listen through an iPod or Zune, you should be able to subscribe to the show and have the episodes download automatically to your player.godzilla, gojira, mothra, rodan, gamera, ifukube, sato, otaniGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono07.23.2010: News from San Diego Comic-Conhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/07/24/07-23-2010-news-from-san-diego-comic-con/
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:06:17 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=55206.29.2010: Cryptonian Behemoths Stomp Seattlehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/06/29/06-29-2010-cryptonian-behemoths-stomp-seattle/
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:14:03 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=5381:25:28
Crypticon's Godzilla Power Hour panelists (from left to right) K.L. Young, Kyle Yount, Aron Tarbuck, Jeff Burk & Nick the Hat wowed the crowd on a rainy Father's Day.
The download you’ve all been waiting for, folks! Episo[...]
Crypticon's Godzilla Power Hour panelists (from left to right) K.L. Young, Kyle Yount, Aron Tarbuck, Jeff Burk & Nick the Hat wowed the crowd on a rainy Father's Day.
The download you’ve all been waiting for, folks! Episode number EIGHTEEN is up and running and ready to tantalize your earbuds! For this episode of the Kaijucast, I travelled North to the Emerald City – otherwise known as Seattle for the 2010 Crypticon Horror Convention. I drove up specifically to be on a panel with other Godzilla fans to talk about the history of our giant radioactive deity. The coolest part about it was meeting new fans, Kelly Young, Aron Tarbuck, Jeff Burk and Nick the Hat. While doing this, I recorded the panel and that audio takes up a majority of this month’s show.
I will warn you that the audio quality is a little rough since we didn’t have any fancy sound equipment, but it is definitely enjoyable. Additionally, you’ll find links to some of those fine fans’ websites below in the Suggested Reading portion of the post. This month’s Daikaiju Discussion was about the first Gamera movie and I got some great comments from everyone. So please continue to keep up the good work, class!
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
1. Battle by Cha Cha Maru from the Godzilla vs. Heavy Metal (1998)
2. Title Credits by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
3. Monster Island Tour Narration from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
4. Gammera The Invincible American Trailer (1966)
5. Ending by Yuji Koseki from Mothra (1961)
SUGGESTED READING
G-Fest 2010: Guests galore including Akira Takarada and Bob Eggleton plus a killer movie lineup
New Book: Killer Kaiju Monsters: Strange Beasts Of Japanese Film (Ed Godz’s review)
New Book: Mushroom Cloud and Mushroom Men
New DVD (on the way): Gamera vs Barugon from Shout! Factory
Another Spooktacular in Keen, New Hampshire at www.thecolonial.org
Death Kappa is coming!
K.L. Young’s Strange Aeons Magazine: www.strange-aeons.com
Jeff Burk’s Super Giant Monster Time (not “kid safe” because of language)
Crypticon Seattle (& their Facebook page)
Horror Holocaust’s new website
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK
The seventh homework assignment for our monthly Daikaiju Discussions will be to watch the classic 1966 Godzilla flick, Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster – specifically the Sony DVD. I’m not sure if we’re going to watch the Engliush dub or the subtitles, but feel free to watch either. If you want to partake in the discussion, make sure you send me your comments, questions and reviews before the last week of the month. Email anything you’ve got to controller@kaijucast.com and I’ll make sure to include your responses in the next episode.
Download the eighteenth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you have any music requests, are enjoying the podcasts or if you, questions or even ideas for future shows, too – also don’t forget to follow the Kaijucast on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. We are on both iTunes and the MS Zune Network as well, so if you listen through an iPod or Zune, you should be able to subscribe to the show and have the episodes download automatically to your player.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.31.2010: Invasion of Anime Oasishttp://www.kaijucast.com/2010/05/31/05-31-2010-invasion-of-anime-oasis/
Mon, 31 May 2010 23:13:21 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=5271:14:31Can Godzilla entertain hardcore Anime fans in Idaho? You'd better believe it!
So I just got back from Idaho last night, and boy did I have a lot of editing to do! I was at the 9th annual Anime Oasis convention to promote the podcast through some[...]Can Godzilla entertain hardcore Anime fans in Idaho? You'd better believe it!
So I just got back from Idaho last night, and boy did I have a lot of editing to do! I was at the 9th annual Anime Oasis convention to promote the podcast through some panels and a special presentation of this month’s Daikaiju discussion subject, Godzilla vs Biollante. It was a lot of fun, but also very educational. If I ever am in a position to talk kaiju via powerpoint presentation again, I definitely know more about getting those made up.
This episode features something new and kind of cool, too: a special guest review of the new Ultraman film by listener James Bonney. He talks about the film and gives a pretty thorough breakdown of the BluRay DVD release. You can download the seventeenth episode of the Kaijucast right here. But for now, if you want to know what the featured music of episode seventeen is, look no further than this list:
MAY TRACK LISTING
1. Miyarabi’s Prayer by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
2. Main title by Chuji Kinoshita from Gamera vs. Barugon (1966)
3. Ending title by Keith Emmerson from Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)
4. Main Theme by Mike Verta from Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends (2009)
5. Biollante by Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
6. Gamera March by Shunsuke Kikuchi from Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
SUGGESTED READING:
3D Korean Monster Movie
VIZ Cinema’s War Of The Giant Monsters
Ultra-rama on Scifi Japan:
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy DVD Reviews #1 & #2
Ultraman the Next retrospective
Ultraman 80 on DVD in Japan
Other Stuff:
Tom Whalen’s Kaiju prints
For Portland-area Locals: Geek Trivia Night @ Vendetta
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK
The sixth homework assignment for our monthly Daikiaju Discussions will be to watch and talk about the 1965 Daiei film, Gammera The Invincible. This comes at an opportune time for kaiju fans because the movie was *just* released last month from Shout Factory! That’s the version we’ll be watching here in June. If you want to partake in the discussion, make sure you send me your comments, questions and reviews before the last week of the month. Email anything you’ve got to controller@kaijucast.com and I’ll make sure to include your responses in the next episode. This segment of the show is proving to be quite popular both with myself and with the listeners, so I am very pleased to see how this evolves for the future of the show.
Download the seventeenth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you have any music requests, are enjoying the podcasts or if you, questions or even ideas for future shows, too – also don’t forget to follow the Kaijucast on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. We are on both iTunes and the MS Zune Network as well, so if you listen through an iPod or Zune, you should be able to subscribe to the show and have the episodes download automatically to your player.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno05.24.2010: Giant Monsters attacking Idaho!http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/05/24/05-24-2010-giant-monsters-attacking-idaho/
Mon, 24 May 2010 20:25:03 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=52304.29.2010: San Francisco rocked by the Kaijucast!http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/04/29/04-29-2010-san-francisco-rocked-by-the-kaijucast/
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:43:26 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=4931:40:12April's target for the Kaijucast spotlight, August Ragone, sat down to talk to me about Eiji Tsuburaya's classic Japanese Science Fiction show, Ultra Q.
Ok, so I didn’t really rock San Francisco – just the Moscone Center, where W[...]April's target for the Kaijucast spotlight, August Ragone, sat down to talk to me about Eiji Tsuburaya's classic Japanese Science Fiction show, Ultra Q.
Ok, so I didn’t really rock San Francisco – just the Moscone Center, where Wondercon is held. Wondercon was really a fantastic convention and I was very psyched to have the opportunity to head down to the show. Aside from geeking out about comics and artists and everything else that was happening at the show (*cough*cough*doctor who premiere) I was able to see a couple of my local friends, meet new people and record the interview for this episode of the Kaijucast. That episode, number sixteen by the way, is available for download right here. The person who I hooked up with or this interview was none other than August Ragone, a long time friend of mine who took the time to talk specifically about a television show from the mid-1960s in Japan called, Ultra Q. If you’ve never seen Ultra Q or have always been curious, this is the episode for you to listen to. The series is such an important keystone for not only Kaiju films, but also for most everything you all love that comes out of Japan. August and I sat down in a coffee shop outside of the convention center so there’s going to be some background noise, but I’ll tell you… finding a place near that convention that wasn’t filled with ambient audio was nigh impossible! Regardless, we talked for quite a while about Eiji Tsuburaya’s breakthrough television show, and it came out really well (if I don’t say so myself).
Additionally, this last month’s assignments have been turned in and after a musical interlude, we delve into the heart of the beast known as Hedorah, the Smog Monster! If you missed out on this month’s Daikaiju Discussion homework, fear not! There’s always next month’s episode… I could go on and on here, but you probably want to know what music I played in this episode, right? Let get our tails to the track listing, then!
APRIL MUSIC
1. Fateful Confrontation by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000)
2. Super-X2 by Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
3. Ultra Q Theme by the Surf Coasters (originally written by Kuniyo Miyauchi 1966)
4. Save The Earth by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971)
5. Astroboard Departure by Taku Izumi from The X From Outer Space (1967)
SUGGESTED READING:
Gammera’s triumphant return to DVD! [Shoutfactory store] [Amazon link]
Varan’s leading lady gets some attention.
Death Kappa – you need to see this!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK:
I know this is going to be slightly problematic, but your fifth homework assignment is to watch the second film in the Heisei series, Godzilla vs. Biollante from 1989.
Now, I do realize this is could be an issue for many listeners since Godzilla vs. Biollante is one of the only films without a legitimate DVD release, but do me a favor… check through your closets, your friends’ closets and maybe even your local library to see if you can find the old VHS version of this movie from HBO. I will be screening this at the Anime Oasis convention next month in Boise, Idaho. So if you are anywhere near Boise on Saturday, May 28th, you need to make out to the Show in order to see this movie. I can’t tell you if it will be subtitled or dubbed, but it’s a pretty shockingly killer treat that this movie is available to show. I don’t expect anyone to buy this movie just so they can take part, but if you do, you get major radioactive brownie points with me.
You can download the sixteenth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you have any music requests, are enjoying the podcasts or if you, questions or even ideas for future shows, too – also don’t forget to follow the Kaijucast on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno03.30.2010: Giant Cyborg Chickens? Episode 15 heralds March Madness!http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/03/30/03-30-2010-giant-cyborg-chickens-episode-15-heralds-march-madness/
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:26:26 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=4711:14:38Daikaiju Discussion takes the spotlight for Episode 15. Left to right: Martin, Jeff, Kyle, T'Igor, Cindy, Sean & Jodi (in front)
I didn’t have just one guest for this episode, I had SIX! That’s right, folks, the Kaijucast is all [...]Daikaiju Discussion takes the spotlight for Episode 15. Left to right: Martin, Jeff, Kyle, T'Igor, Cindy, Sean & Jodi (in front)
I didn’t have just one guest for this episode, I had SIX! That’s right, folks, the Kaijucast is all about Gigan for episode fifteen (which of course is available for download right here) and I was almost able to get every single local guest in to watch it (maybe next time, Rob!). This episode ran a little long, mostly because of the great discussion for Godzilla vs Gigan, but also because some major news was announced just today. If you don’t already know about it, you’ll just have to listen to the show.
Or, y’know…. just look for Godzilla news items from today. It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to check Variety. Seriously it could be the good news that we, as Godzilla fans, have been awaiting for years. That being said, though, those audiophiles out there probably are looking for this month’s track listing. And I won’t deny you that right!
MARCH MUSIC
1. Main Title (repeat) by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs Gigan (1972)
2. Three Giant Monsters’ Ferocity by Akira Ifukube (found on Godzilla Perfect Collection Box Set five, disc 6, track six)
3. Destruction of Shibuya by Ko Otani from Gamera 3: The Awakening of Iris (1999)
4. Mechagodzilla II Counterattacks by Akira Ifukube from Terror Of Mechagodzilla (1975)
5. Brown Gargantua vs Green Gargantua by Akira Ifukube from War Of The Gargantuas (1966)
6. Requiem by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
SUGGESTED READING (and watching and listening!)
New Legendary Pictures Godzilla Announcement [ variety.com / comingsoon.net ]
Negadon creators’ new project on Scifi Japan
Amazing Shogun Warriors’ GAIKING Teaser [ Youtube Video / Ain’t It Cool News ]
New Podcast Alert!
Because I totally believe that all Godzilla fans need to stick together, I’m happy to share that another Godzilla podcast called Tokyo SOS started recently. Jesse Garret and Thomas Matis have taken on the task of reviewing every Godzilla movie. Their first episode sort of encapsulated all of the films and now they are getting more granular. The second episode talks about the original Gojira and the Americanized version, Godzilla King Of The Monsters. Make sure you check it out and if you like what you hear, they are on Facebook, too.
Anime Oasis Convention: It’s official – I’ll be heading to this convention in May and hosting three panels!
Kaijucast Wondercon Invasion! Keep an eye out for photos from our trip to San Francisco this weekend…
If you haven’t picked on up yet, those super awesome Kaijucast Prints are still available!
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK:
For the fourth assignment, you’ll need to watch the infamous 1971 film, Godzilla vs. Hedorah. Once again, I’ll be watching the Sony DVD that came out in 2004 some time towards the end of the month. If you have comments, questions or even just want to tell me what you liked best about this movie, email them to controller@kaijucast.com sometime in the first three weeks of April and I’ll compile everything for that episode.
Download the fifteenth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you have any music requests, are enjoying the podcasts or if you, questions or even ideas for future shows, too – also don’t forget to follow the Kaijucast on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.26.2010: Face the Wrath of Episode 14http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/02/27/02-26-10-face-the-wrath-of-episode-14/
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:48:45 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=4521:11:10Imperial Sandtroopoer and good friend Rob Johnson sits down for a chat on this month''s episode of he Kaijucast!
I don’t know what it is about this February. I know it’s a “short month”, but c’mon. It’s on[...]Imperial Sandtroopoer and good friend Rob Johnson sits down for a chat on this month''s episode of he Kaijucast!
I don’t know what it is about this February. I know it’s a “short month”, but c’mon. It’s only two days shorter. Why does it affect everyone so? Well even though my month has been mega packed, I still managed to get the episode done on time and uploaded days before Merry ol’ March shows up. Make sure you download episode fourteen (available, for instance, right here!) and listen to the awesome tunes, news and interviews. And this month’s Wrath of Daimajin discussion. I’m so glad I decided to make this a regular feature (hopefully it will last through the whole list!) and I hope more people participate in the next month’s discussion (see below). This month, I went back to the Kaijucast basics and invited my good friend Rob Johnson to join me in “the studio”. Rob’s not a big Godzilla fan, so I wanted to find out just what he knew of the big beast.
Here’s the music listing for this episode:
1. Mothra’s song by Yuji Koseki from Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
2. Main Title by Tadashi Yamauchi from Gammera The Invincible (1965)
3. Kong and Susan 1 by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1971)
4. Destroy Hedora from the Ballads of Godzilla album
5. Main Title (aka Ultraseven’s Song) by Tohru Fuyuki Ultraseven (1975)
6. King Kong vs. Godzilla Main Title from Godzilla A Capella
7. Wrath of Daimajin Song Track (not sure of the title) by Akira Ifukube
8. Wrath of Daimajin Song Track (again, not sure of the title) by Akira Ifukube
9. Highway Road by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
SUGGESTED READING:
New Gamera DVDs by August Ragone
DeAgostini Review by Ed Godziszewski
Ultra Galaxy on DVD by Jim Ballard
Bandai Market Report by John DeSentis
Stuff I can’t Afford: Wonderfest with Ed Godziszewski
Daimajin Kannon footage can be seen in this youtube video from Kadokawa – if you want to skip it to 1:08, that’s where the footage really starts.
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK:
For the third assignment, you’ll need to watch the classic 1972 Godzilla flick, Godzilla vs. Gigan. I’ll be watching the Sony DVD that came out in 2004 some time towards the end of the month. If you have comments, questions or even just want to tell me what you liked best about this movie, email them to controller@kaijucast.com sometime in the first three weeks of March and I’ll compile everything for the March episode.
You can download the fourteenth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. Make sure that if you have a facebook account, become a fan of the Kaijucast!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.10.2010: Kaijucast supplemental (aka not a full episode)http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/02/10/02-10-10-kaijucast-supplemental-aka-not-a-full-episode/
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:47:37 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=4430:55:34(Left to right) Kyle, Jodi, Jeff, Cindy & Martin join forces against the insanity that is Godzilla Final Wars!
So, after trimming the discussion to bits in order for the January episode to resemble something reminiscent of an hour long show, it [...](Left to right) Kyle, Jodi, Jeff, Cindy & Martin join forces against the insanity that is Godzilla Final Wars!
So, after trimming the discussion to bits in order for the January episode to resemble something reminiscent of an hour long show, it dawned on me that I had to cut a lot of stuff that I would have liked to include. So, for the hardcore fans out there, I proudly present the almost unedited discussion of Godzilla Final Wars (there were a few moments that were, shall we say, not kid friendly), including the off-topic and rather tangential conversations that were sparked from this bizarre film.
Oh, and if you haven’t listened to the full episode from January, make sure you do so, as it has all of the regular music and the chopped down version where I actually have the budget and gross of Final Wars — sorry for the spoiler.
This entire thing was a lot of fun, so naturally I do plan on making this whole monthly movie watching party/discussion thing a permanent to semi-permanent fixture in my life. I cannot promise that I’ll have one of these in addition to each episode, the chances are pretty high. That being said, let me know what you think either way; as always, I love hearing from you guys out there!
As I stated last week, our next film up for discussion is Wrath Of Daimajin. We’ll be doing the recording on Monday, February 22nd, so I’ll need your input before that time. If it matters, we’ll be watching the second DVD release of the movie from the now defunct ADV Films. If you want to pick it up on DVD, I’d suggest using Right Stuf.com (that’s where I got mine). Don’t forget to vote in the poll to the right! I’d love to know how many of the movies in the discussion list you have seen…PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno01.31.2010: Akemashite omedeto, Kaijucast fans!http://www.kaijucast.com/2010/01/31/01-31-10-akemashite-omedeto-kaijucast-fans/
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:03:32 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=4251:18:42Happy Twenty Ten, my loyal fans and new listeners and even those who don’t really care for the show! The new year is here and while it’s already been here for almost a month, I’m just starting things up! This month’s episode [...]Happy Twenty Ten, my loyal fans and new listeners and even those who don’t really care for the show! The new year is here and while it’s already been here for almost a month, I’m just starting things up! This month’s episode (which, by the way, is available for download here) features some very exciting stuff – mainly the brand new segment called Daikaiju Discussions! To kick off the new assignment based session, I invited all of my former guests (at least the locals) over to watch Godzilla Final Wars. After the film we talked about the film and I recorded it. But my fantastic guest this month was none other than my own son, T’Igor. We sort of got off on a video game tangent – clearly he knows more about this subject than I do, but it was a lot of fun talking with him only about Godzilla stuff. All in all, this episode has over two hours of content that I could have made into an Ultra-long episode, but I did my best and whittled it down to just over an hour (more like an hour and fifteenish minutes). I’ll post the mostly unedited discussion in a few days – just because I think it was a real kick to hear. But you are probably wondering where that track listing has been placed. Well, you’ve been patient, so here you go:
1. Bio Wars by Koichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs Biollante (1989)
2. Haora Mothra by Yuji Koseki from Rebirth of Mothra 3 (1998)
3. Godzilla vs. Radon by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla (1993)
4. King Of The Monsters by Keith Emmerson from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
5. The King Seesar statue audio clip from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
6. Showdown between the 3 Large Monsters in Okinawa II by Masaru Satoh from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
7. Ending Titles by Keith Emmerson from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
That's right. I put the smackdown on my own son when we play Godzilla: Save The Earth. Don't give me that dirty look... I'm sure it teaches him some sort of life lesson.
SUGGESTED READING:
Another Killer Silver Screen Spookshow Flyer
Slew of Ultraman Mega Monster Battle News by James Ballard
– Composer Interview
– Press Notes
– Premiere Photos
Stuff I can’t afford!
And as I promised here are some more links from stuff I mentioned in the show.
Anime Oasis – the Anime Convention in Boise, Idaho I just might be visiting!
Flashback to 2004 with the first news Final Wars that H!O broke.
Virtual NES online – Where you can play the Monster of Monsters Godzilla game in your internet browser
The article that Jodi talked about comparing Godzilla to Zombies.
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSIONS HOMEWORK:
Watch the 1966 Daiei film, Wrath Of Daimajin. In case you are wondering, this is the film with the kids crossing the mountain. If you have comments, questions or even just want to tell me what you liked best about this movie, email them to controller@kaijucast.com and I’ll compile everyone’s sentiments in Fevruary. Just make sure you get those questions in before I do the show (the deadline will be Monday, Feb 22nd).
Download the thirteenth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. Make sure that if you have a facebook account, become a fan of the Kaijucast!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno12.21.2009: A Very Kaijucast Christmashttp://www.kaijucast.com/2009/12/21/12-21-2009-a-very-kaijucast-christmas/
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:44:40 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=4111:00:18The controller hosts an all music episode... and just in time for Christmas!
Ho Ho Ho and welcome to the TWELFTH episode of the kaijucast. This month’s episode is a gift to all of the music lovers out there. I’ve been wanting to do an al[...]The controller hosts an all music episode... and just in time for Christmas!
Ho Ho Ho and welcome to the TWELFTH episode of the kaijucast. This month’s episode is a gift to all of the music lovers out there. I’ve been wanting to do an all-music show for some time now – just something that you can play in the background and not have to keep an ear out for what I’m talking about and because I don’t have a guest this month, this is the perfect time to do that. Next month’s show will be a “normal” one, so if this isn’t your cup of tea, fear not! You can download the show from this link. But let’s go ahead and get that track listing out of the way. One more thing, let me warn you that at first glance, you might say “Hey, that’s not very many songs”. Keep in mind that the first two were medley style compositions that encompass a LOT of Godzilla . Those and the storybook audio clock in at about 15 minutes each! Ok, now you can look over those track!
1. Akira Ifukube’s An Evening Of Special Effects Film Music Track 1
2. Akira Ifukube’s An Evening Of Special Effects Film Music Track 2
3. Thy Name Is Legion by Ko Otani from Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996)
4. Snow Falls On The Island In The South by Masaru Satoh from Son Of Godzilla (1967)
5. Base At The North Pole by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1973)
6. American Trailer for Half Human (1958)
7. Godzilla vs. The Alien Invasion
8. Kaiju Christmas from the Ballads of Godzilla CD
Recently, I’ve been in contact with James, a fan in Wales (believe it or not) and we’ve been talking a new segment on the show that I’ve labeled DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION. I’ve taken just about all of the Asian monster movies that exist and put them in a list, then randomized that list. From now until that list runs out, I’ll take a little time from each show and dedicate it to reviewing that film, but not only will I be sharing my own musings, I’m inviting critiques, comments and responses from you guys, too. All you have to do is watch that film for that month and send in your thoughts by the time I do the epiode. I’ll have the list of films posted soon, so you’ll know what movies are coming up. Do yourself a favor though and try not to skip ahead too much, it’s best to keep your comments as fresh as your most recent viewing. When I prep the shows, I’ll compile what you guys say and include them in the show. Let’s hope this encourages a even more audience participation and just maybe this will be the most enjoyable homework you’ve been assigned.
Having said that, your first task is to watch (or re-watch) 2004’s Godzilla Final Wars within the first three weeks of the month. Send in anything you want – even questions. If they get here early enough, I’ll do my best to get them answered.
DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION HOMEWORK
Watch the 2004 Godzilla film, Godzilla Final Wars. If you have comments, questions or even just want to tell me what you liked best about this movie, email them to controller@kaijucast.com and I’ll compile everyone’s sentiments in January. Just make sure you get those questions in before I do the show (typically in the last week of the month).
Download the twelfth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. Make sure that if you have a facebook account, become a fan of the Kaijucast!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono11.25.2009: Let us give thanks for ULTRA special episode number 11!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/11/26/11-25-09-let-us-give-thanks-for-ultra-special-episode-number-11/
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:28:40 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=4031:05:45Special guest for November Bob Johnson didn't want to smuggle the Oxygen Destroyer back to the states for me. But I asked him to co-host anyways.
Because I’ve been crazy busy with all the other things going on in my life right now, I did n[...]Special guest for November Bob Johnson didn't want to smuggle the Oxygen Destroyer back to the states for me. But I asked him to co-host anyways.
Because I’ve been crazy busy with all the other things going on in my life right now, I did not realize that it was getting so late in the month until last week! But fret not, dear listener… for the 11th episode is now complete and ready to download here. This month, I wanted to interview my friend Bob Johnson. Why Bob Johnson, you ask? Well, I think he knows a little something about a little series called Ultraman. I just wanted to give my ultra special listeners a small sampling of Tsuburaya’s Wide World of Ultraman. I think a lot of newcomers to the Godzilla genre might have some negative things to say about the mysterious visitor from outer space, but lets hope this episode sheds a positive light on the hero. This was also the first time I’ve ever attempted to record a show over through Skype. That’s right, as if the podcast wasn’t enough of a techno boom for me, I’m now able to teleport my guest directly into my computer! (That’s a joke, son…)
Additionally, I spoke to Robert Troch about his production, Showdown of the Godz. I also recapped my experience at the Filmusik production of Gamera vs. Guiron this month. And, as always, here are the musical tracks played on this episode:
1. Main Title by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
2. Minya’s Lesson by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
3. The Alpha vs. the Black Shark I by Akira Ifukube from Latitude Zero (1969)
4. Kiryu Team’s Theme 2 by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (2002)
5. Battle Level by Kuniaki Hajima from Ultraman Max (2005)
6. Monsters vs. Ultraman by Tohru Fuyuki from Return of Ultraman (1971)
7. Theme from Ultraman by Tak Matsumoto from Ultraman: The Next (2004)
8. Gamera vs Zigra Saucer by Shunsuke Kikuchi from Gamera vs. Zigra (1971)
9. Biollante’s theme by Heavy Melody Music from Godzilla: Unleashed (2007)
10. Godzilla’s Farewell by Reijiro Koroku from Godzilla Returns (1984)
SUGGESTED READING:
NEW ULTRA MOVIE REVIEW by James Ballard
GETTING SCHOOLED IN YOKAI by Melanie Burgeois and Dan Ross
GET IN THE FIGHTING ZONE by James Ballard
GIANTS TURTLE SIGHTING IN KOREA by Kim Song
…And make sure you check out the official Showdown Of The Godz website by visiting showdownofthegodzmovie.com – and if you see the film, let me know what you think of it.
Download the eleventh episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. Make sure that if you have a facebook account, become a fan of the Kaijucast!
Main Title by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
Minya’s Lesson by Kuniyo Miyauchi from Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)
The Alpha vs. the Black Shark I by Akira Ifukube from Latitude Zero (1969)
Kiryu Team’s Theme 2 by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (2002)PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono10.27.2009: Japanese Ghosts and Goblins take over episode 10http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/10/27/10-27-09-japanese-ghosts-and-goblins-take-over-episode-10/
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:10:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=3921:18:50Kyle and Jeff attempt to ward off angry bakemono and mischievous kitsune on this spine-tingling episode of the Kaijucast!
Truth be told, this is my favorite time of year… Halloween! And what better way to celebrate the creep-tastic season than[...]Kyle and Jeff attempt to ward off angry bakemono and mischievous kitsune on this spine-tingling episode of the Kaijucast!
Truth be told, this is my favorite time of year… Halloween! And what better way to celebrate the creep-tastic season than by forgoing my normal Godzilla talk and shedding a little light on those bizarre Yokai films from Japan. You know you’ve seen the chirashi or the figurines every once in a while and if you had no idea what those were or where they came from, this is the episode for you.
My good friend Jeff Dean from Horror Holocaust was kind enough to come back to the console and talk things up a bit with me… and what we discuss is pretty much just a primer showcasing some of the films dealing with Yokai. We talk about films both new and old stretching as far back as 1964 and creeping up to 2004’s The Great Yokai War. Episode 10 of the Kaijucast is available here, but make sure you check out the links and notes below too! Here are the musical bits and audio clips I played on this episode, but please keep in mind that I couldn’t actually track down any of the original scores so a number of these are ripped directly from the movie audio.
1. The Tale of Heike from Kwaidan’s Hoichi the Earless (1964)
2. Intro by Sei Ikeno from Spook Warfare (1968)
3. Spook Warfare Buddhist chanting
4. Yokai Dance from Sakuya Yokaiden (2000)
5. The Unleashed Spirits of the War Dead by Kow Otani from Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah – Daikaiju Soukougeki (2001)
6. Gamera vs Guiron II by Shunsuke Kikuchi from Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
7. Oshiete Jiji (aka the Adzuki Bean Song) by Kiyoshiro Imawano with Yosui Inoue from The Great Yokai War (2004)
8. Ending by Hiroshi Watanabe from Along With Ghosts (1969)
The Kaijucast visits Filmusik Producer, Galen Huckins.
FILMUSIK PRESENTS GAMERA vs GUIRON!
This month, I also interviewed the producer of what is sure to be a fantastic show here in Portland. At the beginning of November, Galen Huckins will be orchestrating live music, vocal and sound effects performance into a completely new audio track from one of my favorite Gamera films, Gamera vs Guiron! I found out about this from my contacts at the Hollywood Theatre and knew I needed to set up an interview. If you have any inclination to live music, I’m sure this performance is going to be amazing. And if you are in Portland and want to o see the November 6th show with a bunch of people, drop me an email and I’ll get the details to you! Regardless, Filmusik’s presentation promises to be a fantastic evening.
NEW HOME FOR HORROR HOLOCAUST
BLU-RAY GOJIRA REVIEW
ULTIMO SPALPEEN VS KAIJUCAST (just kidding, folks)
ANCIENT GHOST PARADE SCROLL APPEARS ON EBAY
OTHER SUGGESTED READING:
*In Ghostly Japan by Lafcadio Hearn
*Field Guide To Demons by Carol Mack
*Yokai Attack by Matt Alt & Hiroko Yoda
Download the tenth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. Make sure that if you have a facebook account, become a fan of the Kaijucast!
PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono09.30.2009: The Art of Screen Printing Godzillahttp://www.kaijucast.com/2009/10/01/09-30-2009-the-art-of-screen-printing-godzilla/
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:04:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=36309.24.2009: Episode 9 & Martin turns the tables!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/09/24/09-24-2009-episode-9-martin-turns-the-tables/
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:30:11 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=3191:04:35Kaijucast alumni Martin Vavra returns for round two...
First off, I feel like I need to say something before I get started with the episode stuff. I want to wish my brother, Marshall, a Happy Birthday so here it is in Japanese… Otanjoubi omede[...]Kaijucast alumni Martin Vavra returns for round two...
First off, I feel like I need to say something before I get started with the episode stuff. I want to wish my brother, Marshall, a Happy Birthday so here it is in Japanese… Otanjoubi omedetou, otoutogo!
Number nine, people! Things are going swimmingly for the Kaijucast this month as I just finished up the ninth episode with my guest Martin Vavra, who (back in January) was my very first interviewee! When we were hanging out this month, Martin offered to interview me! So this is my birthday show (mine is the 28th), for which I guess I’m sort of the special guest in the studio.
Primarily, Martin & I talked about my history with Godzilla and what it is about the genre that I love so much. We also touched on how I compared the genre to other fandom properties, but it wasn’t all hum-drum interview stuff! I played some fantastic music as well. You’re probably wondering when I’m going to stop rambling and post the link to the show, well the episode can be downloaded right here.
Make sure you look below at the links to the news articles and show notes. And especially make sure you read on about the Halloween Bazaar (especially if you are from the Portland area).
Here are the musical selections from this episode:
1. Pursue Rodan by Akira Ifukube from Rodan (1956)
2. The Terror Of Gezora by Akira Ifukube from Yog: Monster From Space (1970)
3. Man… Or Astroman? Like A Giant Microwave
4. Godzilla Ambushed by Reijiro Koroku from Return of Godzilla (1984)
5. Mothra vs. Battra by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
6. The Birth of Destroyer by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs Destoroyah (1995)
7. The Unleashed Spirits of the War Dead by Kow Otani from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001)
8. Orga: Irony of Fate by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla: Millenium (1999)
9. The Enemy Below by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla · Mothra · Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
SUGGESTED READING
Ed & Steve get interviewed
The Host 2
Death of ADV Films
Silver Scream Spookshow in Atlanta this weekend!
Toho Magazine & DVD Combo releases!
Toho sues Comcast
Limited edition Kaijucast print being produced for the Portland Halloween Bazaar.
Last but not least, I mentioned being at the Portland Halloween Bazaar next weekend (October 3rd), so if you are from the Portland area, swing by the Doubletree Hotel near the Lloyd Center and come get a free sticker. Buy a print from me while you are at it… kidding! (sort of ) Here’s what the Bazaar is all about:
The Portland Hallowe’en Bazaar (PHB) is back with its unique festival atmosphere of music and monsters packed with a vibrant and ghoulish array of activities and spectacles that will entertain and delight everyone in attendance! This year’s Bazaar boasts a slew of NW Artisans and Retailers, Night Shade Shadow Puppet Theater, Live Acoustic Music, Uncle Eerie’s Shiver Show ‘Make Your Own Monster’ Contest, Oddball Entertainers, Skull Bowling, DJ Great Pumpkin Kids Dance Party, Family Photos with Krampus, and a fantastical Day of the Dead Altar centerpiece. The Coffin Cruisers Hearse Club and the Death Proof Nova will be INSIDE the venue, and an all-new DIY Area for kids of all ages have been added to the line up of fun things happening during the 2009 festival!
It should be a LOT of fun and I’m really looking forward to it! But if you need more information, go here:
http://www.portlandhalloweenbazaar.com
Download the ninth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too. Make sure that if you have a facebook account, become a fan of the Kaijucast!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono09.12.2009: Greyduck Volume Of Roars Reviewhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2009/09/12/09-12-2009-greyduck-volume-of-roars-review/
Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:21:52 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=23708.19.2009: East & West see eye to eye for Kaijucast Epsiode 8…http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/08/20/08-19-2009-east-west-see-eye-to-eye-for-kaijucast-epsiode-8/
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:15:23 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2460:58:49East meets the West in a cataclysmic battle to assault the senses in Jim Walsh vs. Kyle Yount
Is my watch right? Why is the Kaijucast so early this month? Oh, right, it’s because my special guest, Jim Walsh, came to visit me from New Jersey a[...]East meets the West in a cataclysmic battle to assault the senses in Jim Walsh vs. Kyle Yount
Is my watch right? Why is the Kaijucast so early this month? Oh, right, it’s because my special guest, Jim Walsh, came to visit me from New Jersey and I just had to have him on the show. Jim and I geeked out on Godzilla mecha and model kits for a long time even before we started recording the session.
Eventually we sat down in the hallowed Kaijucast studio for another one of those classic time-flies-when-you’re-having-fun talks. We covered classic anti-kaiju weapons and vehicles and model making and scratch building. I will toot my own horn here and tout the fact that some of the tracks in this episode were quite awesome, and I had to bring back the news this month since I didn’t in July. But enough about the good times I had in making the episode, if you are still reading this, you probably want to hear it. You can download the eighth episode of the Kaijucast right here. But I know you’re really looking for that juicy track listing though, right? Well I won’t deny you that:
1. Jet Jaguar by Richiiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
2. Main Title/Meteor Stream by Ko Otani from Gamera 2: Advent Of Legion (1996)
3. The King Of Monsters by Kieth Emmerson from Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
4. We Space Pilots by Akira Ifukube from Gorath (1962)
5. US Atragon Trailer (1965)
6. King Kong vs. Gorosaurus 2 by Akira Ifukube (1973)
7. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla by Masaru Sato from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
8. Ending by Sadao Bekku from Matango (1963)
RECOMMENDED READING & OTHER COOL STUFF TO LOOK AT:
Scratch-built Varan based on the unused 2002 design.
As I mentioned in the podcast, the Godzilla And Kaiju Model Kits Group had a couple of competitions that we called the Iron Chef model contests. Here’s my scratch-built GMK Varan (that was up against Bill’s King Kong ’73, of course). I made it out of Super-sculpey, Magic-sculpt and a lot of time. I think he turned out pretty well, and eventually I’d like to modify him so he’s looks a little less like a netsuke and more like a real kit. But to be honest, I don’t know if I can sit still long enough to do that.
* If you are at all interested in building your own kaiju kits, make sure you check out Godzilla And Kaiju Model Kits Yahoo group and you’ll be welcomed with open kit-bashed arms.
* Make sure you visit Bill Gudmundson’s website, Bill’s Kitchen.
*Alberto’s Godzilla Month Project
REGURGITATED NEWS:
Sony Sneak Peak
Another cool added item (but not in the podcast), Steve Ryfle interviewed Michael Friend who worked on the DVD set. Check it out here…
Daikaiu sightings at Fantasia Film Festival
Daimajin Stalks the City
Legendary Godzilla?
Download the eighth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono07.30.2009: I’ve finally finished Episode 7 (the G-Fest Episode)!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/07/31/07-30-2009-ive-finally-finished-episode-7-the-g-fest-episode/
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:21:12 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2200:55:27Kenji Sahara and I just after the interview.
Oh man, was this a different kind of show this time! Usually I sit at the table with my audio equipment and have everything all planned out and hit record, do the show, maybe spend a little time editing a[...]Kenji Sahara and I just after the interview.
Oh man, was this a different kind of show this time! Usually I sit at the table with my audio equipment and have everything all planned out and hit record, do the show, maybe spend a little time editing and then it up, into the ionosphere (or whatever we’re calling the internet these days). But this episode, let me tell ya, it was a LOT of editing. But it’s here and, really, it’s just a portion of what I recorded. I have at least three more interviews, not to mention the pending interviews with people that I met there! Regardless, I want to everyone at G-Fest who was cool enough for me to record. Maybe next time, everyone else…. for now you are just going to have to download episode seven of the Kaijucast!
So I have the show notes that I have to do here. We don’t have news blurbs (hope there’s not anything I’ve missed that can’t wait until next time). But I do have links to share from G-fest…oh, and the music. This month’s episode of the Kaijucast was brought to you by a whole lot of Ifukube’s music. Here’s that track listing!
1. Mothra on the Hilltop by Akira Ifukube from Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
2. Markalite Flying Atomic Heat Projector by Akira Ifukube from The Mysterians (1957)
3. The Destruction of Shibuya by Kow Otani from Gamera 3 (1999)
4. First Meeting by Takayuki Hattori from Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla (1994)
5. Gargantua’s Last Stand by Man …Or Astrroman?
6. Guilala’s Rock by Taku Izumi from The X From Outer Space (1967)
7. Ultraman No Uta by Kunio Miyauchi from Ultraman (1966)
8. Audio Excerpt from Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
9. Godzilla Comes Ashore in by Akira Ifukube from Hokkaido from Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (1991)
10. Garuda Attack March by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1993)
11. Monster Zero by Akira Ifukube from Monster Zero (1965)
And here are the websites that I feel like I need to link to:
Ishiro Honda Official Site
AlaDang.com
the-void-skull.deviantart.com
Dang’s DeviantArt page
My photobucket Gallery from G-FestPodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno07.06.2009: Back from the showhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2009/07/06/07-06-2009-back-from-the-show/
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:34:33 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=20106.28.2009: Another episode goes up, up, up to the internets!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/06/28/06-28-2009-another-episode-goes-up-up-up-to-the-internets/
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:21:12 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=1881:05:58Yup, I truly love doing this show. I don’t want to say that I was born to do this, because I don’t really believe in the whole destiny thing, but man, I really look forward to this every month. So forward to it in fact, that I would neve[...]Yup, I truly love doing this show. I don’t want to say that I was born to do this, because I don’t really believe in the whole destiny thing, but man, I really look forward to this every month. So forward to it in fact, that I would never deny you the opportunity do download a splendid episode which is available right at this very moment!!! Episode 6 is ready for deployment, so download it here!
My special guest at the console tonight was Sean Donahue, a local artist and friend who I met a long time ago and then became reacquainted with within the last couple of years. We had a grand old time talking monsters this evening and I hope you all enjoy the show. Not only is Sean a G-lover, but a collector as well…and he’s got Godzilla tattoos, something that none of my other friends have decided to get to prove their dedication (just joking, guys). D’OH! I just realized that since Sean is a master monster maker, I need to have him build my Godzilla costume! Oh, well….there’s always another potential episode he can co-host (muwahahaha!). Anyway, the usual lineup of music, questions and news happened at the audio console for this episode…and here’s that list of tunes:
1. Requiem by Kouichi Sugiyama from Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
2. Flares and Godzilla by Masaru Sato from Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
3. Kiryu – Sally Forth! by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla · Mothra · Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
4. Godzilla vs. Tokyo by Zebrahead (2004)
5. Earth’s Greatest Deathmatch from Godzilla X Megaguirus (2001)
6. Escape from Monster Land by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
7. Main Theme by Kow Otani from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidroah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001)
FURTHER READING (FOR KAIJUCAST NEWS)
US Premiers of MONSTER X STRIKES BACK and GEHARA
The H-Man, Battle in Outer Space and the original MOTHRA are coming to DVD!
New Ultraman movie
Achtung es ist GUALGALON!
IT’S COZZILLA! This is a *must* read for Godzilla fans!
G-Fest Movies and Schedule posted on the G-Fan website.
Download the sixth episode of the Kaijucast right here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any music requests, questions or even ideas for future shows, too.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono05.28.2009: The Kaijucast Strikes Backhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2009/05/28/05282009-the-kaijucast-strikes-back/
Thu, 28 May 2009 23:24:22 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=1680:53:34Episode 5 with special guest Cindy Okumoto
Gentlemonsters, start your downloads! Why? Because I’ve just wrapped up Episode number FIVE of the Kaijucast with my very special guest, Cindy Okumoto. Cindy is an old friend of mine from here in Port[...]Episode 5 with special guest Cindy Okumoto
Gentlemonsters, start your downloads! Why? Because I’ve just wrapped up Episode number FIVE of the Kaijucast with my very special guest, Cindy Okumoto. Cindy is an old friend of mine from here in Portland who not only has been entrenched in the comic book scene since I’ve known her, but also happens to love Godzilla!
I met Cindy back in 1997 when I first wandered into the comic shop on NW 23rd Avenue, Planet X. And at that time, it was a godsend to find another monster fan. After Planet X closed their doors, she moved onto Things From Another working in their world HQ. She’s known a lot of comic icons and had plenty of cool stories to tell me. Aside from Godzilla, Cindy is also heavily entrenched in the local horror (I saw her and Howard at Zombie Prom!). Anyways, I had a blast catching up and we spoke for quite a while this evening about all sorts of monster-related madness.
Looking for the track list from this episode? Here it is!
1. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
2. Rodan Attacks Fukuoka by Akira Ifukube from Rodan (1956)
3. Ferocious Lifeform by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Megaguirus (2000)
4. King Of The Monsters by Man… Or Astroman? (1995)
5. Prayer of the MU Empire from Godzilla A Capella
6. Daimajin’s Blade by Akira Ifukube from Daimajin Strikes Back (1966)
7. Godzilla 1985 Trailer
8. Godzilla Island Main Title (1997)
9. Planet X from Dance Godzilla (1996)
10. The Ambushing Holy Beast by Kow Otani from Godzilla · Mothra · King Ghidroah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
11. Dr Who’s Last Moments by Akira Ifukube from King Kong Escapes (1973)
12. Ending by Akira Ifukube from Destroy All Monsters (1968)
FURTHER READING FOR KAIJUCAST NEWS
Daimajin Revival This Fall?
Last Dinosaur Not Dead
G-Fest Contests
Download the fifth episode of Kaijucast here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any ideas for future shows, too.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono04.29.2009: Squeaking in at the eleventh hour….Episode 4!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/04/29/04292009-squeaking-in-at-the-eleventh-hourepisode-4/
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:42:31 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=1491:03:40Finally managed to wrap up my Godzilla podcast for April!
Where does the time go?? Is it really so close to the end of this month? Well regardless of my problems with time and space theory, it’s here! The new (sort of) episode of the Kaijucast[...]Finally managed to wrap up my Godzilla podcast for April!
Where does the time go?? Is it really so close to the end of this month? Well regardless of my problems with time and space theory, it’s here! The new (sort of) episode of the Kaijucast!
It was a little odd sitting here all by my lonesome with a microphone, so I am definitely not interested in doing this show by myself as a long term thing. I got a little too rambly for my own taste, but I tried to keep it in check for the few minutes that I was flying solo. I guess I am just going to need a co-host per show!
Anyway, this episode continues the adventure with my friend Jeff Dean from Horror Holocaust. We talked about Godzilla music and toys and he even grilled me on a couple of subjects. It flowed so well, I didn’t break for music during the conversation when we were sitting here and I didn’t break it up when I was editing it either. Since I didn’t play a lot of music, the track listing for this show is a little short. And speaking of that, here it is!
1. Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster News clip
2. Godzilla Fight by Riichiro Manabe from Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster (1971)
3. Adult Mothra vs. Godzilla by Akira Ikufube from Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
4. The G-Force Theme by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla (1994)
5. The Transistor Radio by Sadao Bekku from Matango (1963)
FURTHER READING FOR KAIJUCAST NEWS:
BIG MAN JAPAN in theaters May 15th
Godzilla screenings in Rochester, New York!
Small update about G-Fest (I’m going!)
Godzilla & The Monster of Mass Destruction (official website)
Download the fourth episode of Kaijucast here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any ideas for future shows, too.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno04.07.2009: Who’s got two thumbs and is going to Chicago in July?http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/04/08/04072009-whos-got-two-thumbs-and-is-going-to-chicago-in-july/
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:34:18 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=14003.19.2009: Kaijucast Episode 3! When? Now!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/03/19/03192009-kaijucast-episode-3-when-now/
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:58:17 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=1271:05:07Jeff Dean and the object of his passion!
It’s here! It’s here!!
Special guest and close friend Jeff Dean from the online radio show, Horror Holocaust, joined me at the audio console for a really great time. Jeff is a pretty big Godzilla [...]Jeff Dean and the object of his passion!
It’s here! It’s here!!
Special guest and close friend Jeff Dean from the online radio show, Horror Holocaust, joined me at the audio console for a really great time. Jeff is a pretty big Godzilla fan, so we decided to really let loose and actually ended up recording a two hour show. I decided to cut it though, so this episode is a part one of two for Jeff’s interview. Trust me, talking with Jeff about monsters for hours is a very easy task. We had a blast reliving certain Godzilla memories and discussing our favorite kaiju films. I also re-reported a few news blurbs from my friends over at ScifiJapan.com and also from August Ragone’s blog: The Good, The Bad and the Godzilla. But before I link those up, here are the tracks that I played in this month’s episode:
1. DESTROY ALL MONSTERS Press Conference audio clip
2. The Monsters Pow-wow on Earth by Akira Ifukube from DESTROY ALL MONSTERS
3. Godzilla’s Arrival by Reijiro Koroku from GODZILLA (1984)
4. The Fierceness Of Megalon And Gigan by Riichiro Manabe from GODZILLA VS. MEGALON
5. MG’s Theme by Michiru Oshima from GODZILLA X MECHAGODZILLA
6. Pricing the Thing’s egg from MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA
7. Battle With The Enemy Of Life by Toshiyuki Watanabe from MOTHRA (1996)
8. Clash Of Two Giant Monsters by Ko Otani from GAMERA 2: ADVENT OF LEGION
9. Gamera vs Guiron I by Shunsuke Kikuchi from ATTACK OF THE MONSTERS
10. Mothra Song by Masaru Sato from GODZILLA VS. THE SEA MONSTER
11. Guilala’s Rock or AAB-Gamma to the Moon by Taku Izumi from THE X FROM OUTER SPACE
12. Main Title by Akira Ifukube from BATTLE IN OUTER SPACE
13. The Appearance of the Black Shark by Akira Ifukube from LATITUDE ZERO
14. Ending by Akira Ifukube from TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA
FURTHER READING (FOR KAIJUCAST NEWS)
Cult magazine Shock Cinema interviews Linda Haynesfrom LATITUDE ZERO
Gamera SFX Artist and Japanese artist collaborate to make short monster film, GEHARA
KING KONG VS. GODZILLA scheduled to play in New Hampshire
August Ragone & the Castro Theater team up for GODZILLA & THE MONSTERS OF DESTRUCTION festival in San Francisco
As stated above, Jeff and I accidentally went on and on and on about Godzilla stuff for over two hours, so even after I cleaned up some of it in editing, I basically had two shows. Keep an eye out for the fourth episode of Kaijucast which will feature the second part of my time here with Jeff!
Make sure you check out the Portland Radio Authority every Friday at 2pm Pacific for Horror Holocaust!
Download the third episode of Kaijucast here! Feel free to write me if you are enjoying the podcasts or if you have any ideas for future shows, too.godzilla, gojira, mothra, rodan, gamera, ifukube, sato, otaniGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono03.09.2009: Preparations are underway!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/03/09/03092009-preparations-are-underway/
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:48:14 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=11902.27.2009: KaijuCast Episode 2 – in the can and on the ‘net!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/02/27/02272009-kaijucast-episode-2-in-the-can-and-on-the-net/
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:28:12 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=1010:55:49Special guest Jodi Luce joins the Kaijucast for Episode 2!
Ack – how the heck did February go by so fast?!?
Fear not, eager listener, the second episode is now online and ready for your listening pleasure! For this special episode, my guest in[...]Special guest Jodi Luce joins the Kaijucast for Episode 2!
Ack – how the heck did February go by so fast?!?
Fear not, eager listener, the second episode is now online and ready for your listening pleasure! For this special episode, my guest in the “studio” was none other than my girlfriend, Jodi, who is a self-proclaimed geek. We talked about the Godzilla she knows on this outing as well as the Wii game that came out last year, GODZILLA UNLEASHED. Once again, a great time was had by the two of us AND I actually improved the sound quality of this episode (although I still had to bring it into the editing software). Plus, this time I actually had a table to use. This episode is just under an hour and features some fantastic tunes, intriguing news blurbs and some classic kaiju banter. So without further delay, here are the show notes!
The tracks played in this episode were:
1. Godzilla & Minya II – Masaru Sato – SON OF GODZILLA
2. The Appearance of MechaGodzilla – Masaru Sato – GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA
3. Mysterians Trailer
4. Furious Electron Cannon Assault – Akira Ifukube – THE MYSTERIANS
5. King Ghidorah Attacks Fukuoka – Akira Ifukube – GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH
6. Rodan Attacks N.Y.C – Keith Emmerson – GODZILLA FINAL WARS
5. Earth Defenders Anguirus – Heavy Melody Music – GODZILLA UNLEASHED
6. GMK – Kow Otani – GODZILLA · MOTHRA · KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL OUT ATTACK
7. Frankenstein vs. Giant Octopus – Akira Ifukube – FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD
8. Main Title – Akira Ifukube – GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA 1993
9. Ending – Kunio Miyauchi – GODZILLA’S REVENGE
FURTHER READING (FOR KAIJUCAST NEWS)
Guilala: American Commercial Spokesman by Keith Aiken
Media Blasters Licenses MONSTER X STRIKES BACK/ ATTACK THE G8 SUMMIT! by Keith Aiken
Merchandising Younggu by Kim Song-ho
The Korean Monster Figure 3-Pack: Fan-Made Figures of Three of Korea’s Most Well-Known Monsters by Kim Song-ho
Download the second episode of Kaijucast here! I hope you enjoy the show and remember, if you have any questions, comments,or anything to share, email me!PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountcleanno02.10.2009: Preparations for show two…http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/02/10/02102009-preparations-for-show-two/
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:23:48 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=9701.17.2009: Episode 1 Show Notes, Part 2http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/01/18/01172009-episode-1-show-notes-part-2/
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:32:49 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=6001.11.2009: KaijuCast Episode 1 is now online!http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/01/11/01112009-kaijucast-episode-1-is-now-online/
Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:25:04 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=321:16:00Episode one is in the can!
That’s right, folks! The debut episode is here. My special guest, Martin Vavra was with me at the console to discuss all things Godzilla and I have to say, I am DEFINITELY going to continue these recordings. For thos[...]Episode one is in the can!
That’s right, folks! The debut episode is here. My special guest, Martin Vavra was with me at the console to discuss all things Godzilla and I have to say, I am DEFINITELY going to continue these recordings. For those of you who have found your way here from another avenue, thank you for checking it out. The format of this episode included music, interviewing my friend and the latest Japanese monster news from my friends at SciFiJapan.com – if you haven’t listened, make sure you do!
As promised, here are the show notes. First, the Tracks & Music played:
Island Tour – Audio Excerpt from DESTROY ALL MONSTERS
Beginning of the End by Keith Emmerson from GODZILLA FINAL WARS
Godzilla vs. Angilas by Masaru Sato from GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA (1974)
Ultra Q Theme Song by Kunio Miyauchi from the ULTRA Q television show
Main Theme from GODZILLA X MEGAGUIRUS by Michiru Ohshima
Gamera March by Kenjiro Hirose from GAMERA VS VIRAS
Monster March (Karaoke Version) by Kunio Miyauchi from GODZILLA’S REVENGE
Monster Zero theme by Akira Ifukube by GODZILLA VS MONSTER ZERO
Escape From Godzilla by Kow Otani from GODZILLA · MOTHRA · KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL OUT ATTACK
Ending Theme by Akira Ifukube from GODZILLA VS DESTROYAH
And for those uber cool news bites that I re-hashed, make sure you check out SciFiJapan.com for all the latest scoops. Specifically don’t forget to look at these fantastic articles:
GODZILLA IN HD?
GAMERA THE BRAVE FINALLY ON DVD
DEEP SEA MONSTER REIGO FINALLY SURFACES IN JAPAN
KAIJU SCREENINGS IN NORTH AMERICA
– Bloor Cinema: http://bloorcinema.com/
– Silver Scream Spookshow: http://silverscreamspookshow.com/
Download the very first episode of Kaijucast here! We did take some photos of the whole setup. Feel free to look through the photobucket gallery here.PodcastsGodzilla geek, Kyle Yountnono01.06.2009: The countdown has begun…http://www.kaijucast.com/2009/01/06/the-countdown-has-begun/
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:17:21 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=2812.15.2008: Winter wonderlandhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2008/12/15/12152008-winter-wonderland/
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:23:01 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=1712.12.2008: Using software & hardwarehttp://www.kaijucast.com/2008/12/12/using-software/
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:55:58 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=812.09.2008: I like this songhttp://www.kaijucast.com/2008/12/09/i-like-this-song/
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:46:39 +0000http://kaijucast.com/?p=6